Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Review Securities Lending Rules to Boost Cash Market Liquidity

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The regulator is reviewing the process and design of its SLB mechanism, which has seen limited traction compared to the more popular futures market for shorting.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Mandates CIB Reporting for Non-Listed Security Investments

By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025

New rules require banks and NBFIs to report holdings in certain non-listed securities to the credit bureau to enhance oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Fines Ex-investment Officer Over Undisclosed Conflicts in Nickel Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

Former Envysion Wealth Management director Doo Chun Ki is the first individual convicted under an SFA rule on managing conflicts of interest.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Tighten Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The government has asked ASIC to review financial requirements for MIS operators following investor losses in the Shield and First Guardian funds.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesian Regulators Partner to Deepen Repo Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

BI, OJK, and KPEI launched a tri-party repo system and expanded GMRA adoption to modernise the market, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of Securities Tax

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The petitioner claims Securities Transaction Tax violates fundamental rights and results in double taxation on market trades.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.