Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnam Introduces Basel II-Style Capital Rules for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

    New circular tightens risk governance, hitting firms with concentrated portfolios and non-rated bonds, while clarifying margin lending rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

    IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

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