SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

Securities / Derivatives

China FIs Tighten Credit, Leverage as Stock Rally Sparks Bubble Fears

By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

Lenders clamp down on credit card-funded trades while brokers raise margin requirements amid a USD 1 trillion market surge.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

By Editors | 31/08/2025

The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.