Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Exchange to Enhance Partnership with SGX for DRs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/07/2025

So far, Depository Receipts on Vietnamese stocks have only been issued in the Thai market. VNX and SGX will work to enable DR issuance in Singapore.

Enforcement

India’s ED Raids Anil Ambani Firms in Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Probe

By Mark Johnston | 26/07/2025

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged INR 30 billion Yes Bank loan fraud, involving multiple regulatory violations and suspected bribery.

Enforcement

Korea: Ex-Meritz Fire CEO Facing Criminal Prosecution for Insider Trading

By Mark Johnston | 26/07/2025

South Korean financial regulators have referred the former CEO of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance and other executives for prosecution over alleged insider trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.

Securities / Derivatives

ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.

Enforcement

SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Introduce Tougher Measures Against Illegal Stock Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

The FSC proposed shifting from account-based to individual-centred monitoring and doubling fines for unfair trades, effective October.