Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Considers New Rules for Asset Valuation Firms

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

Financial authorities are exploring binding regulations for external evaluators to curb accounting fraud, but face industry concerns over the potential burden.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Updates Guidance for Foreign Asset Managers Entering Japan

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The updated guidance details relaxed capital and personnel rules to attract more investment firms to boost its asset management sector.

Enforcement

Korea's New Stock Manipulation Task Force Launches This Week

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The multi-agency unit will start under an acting chief after its designated head retired, raising concerns about its initial effectiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.

Enforcement

China's NAFMII Expands Bond Underwriting Probe to Guangfa Bank

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

An investigation that began with six underwriters over low fees for a capital bond issuance has now been extended to the bank itself.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Adds Four CME Contracts to Eligible Foreign Derivatives List

By Editors | 28/07/2025

The move grants Taiwanese traders access to new futures and options on equity sectors, interest rates, and precious metals, effective immediately.

AML / KYC

Dhaka Stock Exchange Urges Brokers to Tighten KYC Checks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

Brokerage firms are asked to urgently reverify KYC details of existing clients and tighten cheque-handling procedures, following a wave of forgeries involving fake BO accounts and tampered cheques.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.