Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

FSS Korea Fines Major Lenders for Procedural Breaches in High-Risk Product Sales

By Mark Johnston | 30/12/2025

The FSS sanctioned KB Kookmin, Hana and Shinhan banks for failing to record contracts or verify investor understanding.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Amends Rules to Attract Foreign Asset Management Talent

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The FSC adds asset management, including family offices, to its Employment Gold Card programme to support its ambition to become a regional hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Revamps ESG Portal, Adds English Service for Investors

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The move aims to improve information access for foreign investors as mandatory corporate governance reporting expands to all KOSPI firms.

Trending

Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

By Editors | 29/12/2025

FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Issues STAR Market Listing Rules for Rocket Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New guidelines waive profit rules for commercial rocket firms, requiring at least one successful orbital launch with a reusable rocket.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Sets Phased IFRS Sustainability Reporting Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New regulations mandate phased adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from 2026, including third-party assurance for GHG emissions.