Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Announces Incentives to Boost Equity Options Trading

By Editors | 30/11/2025

TAIFEX is offering cash prizes and significant fee rebates to futures commission merchants, brokers, and institutional investors.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Rules on Active ETF Feeder Funds, Overseas Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The FSC will allow feeder funds to link to active ETFs and has removed restrictions that previously limited master funds to domestic securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Warns of Rising Risks as Tokenised Money Market Funds Surge

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The BIS says fast-growing tokenised money market funds, now central to DeFi, mirror and may amplify liquidity and compliance risks seen in stablecoins and traditional MMFs.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Extensive Derivatives Market System Upgrades for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

HKEX plans to enhance after-hours trading, add a new matching engine, and mandate several system upgrades for participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx Exchange Gets US CFTC Approval for Direct Market Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The FBOT approval enables direct US participation in Abaxx’s energy transition benchmarks, expanding market access and deepening liquidity.

Fintech / Regtech

SC Malaysia Selects Six Firms for First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The selected firms target innovation in alternative real estate investment, digital secondary markets and new financing models.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Working Group Approves Draft Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2025

The draft report outlines plans to combat insider trading, allow bank subsidiaries to invest in crypto, and reform Japan's IEO rules.