Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand Scales Back Climate Reporting Rules to Boost Capital Market

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

The government is drastically raising reporting thresholds and easing liability provisions, citing high compliance costs and a desire to encourage listings.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Overhauls Cybersecurity Rules for Futures Commission Merchants

By Editors | 23/10/2025

The futures exchange has replaced prescriptive security check requirements with a new procedural framework based on firms' security risk levels.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s PFRDA Proposes Dual Valuation Framework for Pension Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The proposed dual valuation framework aims to stabilise NPS and APY returns, reduce NAV volatility, and support long-term infrastructure financing.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Broadens ESG Fund Investment Scope to Include REITs

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Thai SEC expanded the eligible assets for Thai ESG funds to include sustainable REITs and infrastructure funds, effective 16 October.

Enforcement

Vietnam Uncovers Widespread Bank, Corporate Bond Violations

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

A government probe into misuse of funds and disclosure failures at banks and property firms sparks market turmoil and policy reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Court Clears Kakao Founder of Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 22/10/2025

The acquittal removes a key regulatory threat to Kakao’s banking licence and allows the tech giant to refocus on its AI-driven overhaul.