Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    ECB Proposes Overhaul of Bank Capital Rules, Casting Doubt on AT1 Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    One of the proposals is to completely remove AT1s from the going-concern capital stack, similar to the approach taken by Australia and New Zealand.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Regulators Fines EFG Bank for Control Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The SFC has cited EFG Bank for multi-year breaches in product due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting related to hundreds of bond products.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Officials Seek to Double Capacity of National Stabilisation Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

    The fund’s executive committee seeks to raise commercial bank borrowing limits to combat volatility as market capitalisation and foreign participation soar.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.

    Capital / Liquidity

    S. Korea to Launch New Task Force to Stem Won Slide

    By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

    Seoul heightens scrutiny on securities firms and exporters while considering unprecedented debt issuance by the National Pension Service to stabilise the KRW.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka: Court Dismisses Corruption Case Against Ex-CBSL Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    Former CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been conditionally discharged in a corruption case, conditional upon the repayment of over LKR 1.84 billion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.

    Enforcement

    S. Korea Indicts Ex-Reporter, Securities Staff in Front-Running Case

    By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025

    Seoul prosecutors and regulators crack down on market manipulation involving media professionals, seizing assets and pursuing broader investigations.

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