Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SGX and B3 Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The BRL contracts will boost cross-regional FX trading, offering global investors access to Brazilian Real exposure during Asian trading hours.

Securities / Derivatives

Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures

Market Infrastructure

SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Two Warning Letters to NSDL for Compliance Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.

Enforcement

Singapore to Block Websites of Two Unlicensed Online Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

From 20 June, the Singapore public will not be able to access Octa and XM’s online platforms as they don’t have the requisite licences.

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx Expands Structured Bond Sales for Corporate Fundraising

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taipei Exchange’s policy shift aims to boost corporate fundraising by expanding access to structured international bond sales.

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Uncovers Violations by Quasi-Investment Advisory Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The FSS uncovered widespread non-compliance among quasi-investment advisory firms, including reporting violations and unregistered advisory activities.