Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Mandates Inclusion of Electronic Savings Bonds in Personal Pensions

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

China's finance ministry establishes specific underwriting quotas and tripartite data reporting requirements for FIs ahead of the June launch.

Securities / Derivatives

China Updates Rules for Authorising Domestic Firms to Audit H-Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The MOF and CSRC will add two firms to the approved list and conduct annual assessments, revoking recommendations for non-compliant auditors.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Publishes Draft Law to Mandate T+1 Settlement by Oct 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

The proposed legislation aims to reduce risk and boost market efficiency, detailing key exemptions for securities financing transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes Mutual Fund Fee Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

The regulator seeks to implement a “fee for reasons” principle, requiring annual fee reviews and clearer disclosures on performance and trailer fees.