Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Short-selling and Securities Lending Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SEBI will set up a working group to review India’s short-selling and reassess securities lending frameworks, aiming to boost market liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

Market Infrastructure

SGX to Launch Next Gen Trading Engine ‘Iris-ST’ in 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SGX is also seeking market feedback on proposed rule changes to enhance market efficiency, risk controls, and system resilience.

Enforcement

Ex-SFC Official Faces New Charge in Market Manipulation Probe Leak

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

A former associate director of the SFC allegedly advised suspects on how to handle a market manipulation investigation, including destroying evidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Shield Recognised in 2025 Regulation Asia Awards for Communications Surveillance Solution

By Editors | 10/11/2025

Shield was Highly Commended in the Best Market, Trade or Communications Surveillance Solution category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

A financial influencer has been imprisoned for six weeks for providing unlicensed investment advice on a paid Telegram group.