SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issue Second Policy on Digital Assets Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework

By Mark Johnston | 27/06/2025

The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Extends Market Hours for Call Money and Repo Transactions

By Editors | 26/06/2025

RBI extends call money and repo market hours to boost efficiency, facilitate market development, and align with global practices.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

Big Picture

China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

AML / KYC

New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025

The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.

AML / KYC

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

ESG / Sustainability

NSE Lists India’s First ESG Bonds Under New Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

Indian multinational L&T raised INR 5 billion via bonds issued under SEBI’s new framework for ESG and sustainability-linked bonds.