Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Securities Depository Launches Repo Market Information Platform

By Editors | 22/05/2025

KSD launches “RP Inside” to monitor KOFR’s underlying repo market, aiming to boost transparency and inform investment decisions.

AML / KYC

IOSCO Calls on Online Platforms to Help Combat Investment Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO calls on internet search engines, social networks, and app providers to enhance efforts to combat online investment scams.

Securities / Derivatives

China Introduces Private Equity Incentives in M&A Reform

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

CSRC unveils a major overhaul of its rules on mergers and acquisitions, aiming to boost private equity participation and streamline capital flows.

AML / KYC

SFC Alerts Public to Phishing Texts Targeting Brokerage Clients

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Phishing texts are tricking Hong Kong investors into revealing personal data, leading to financial losses, warns the SFC.

AML / KYC

SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.

AML / KYC

SFC Imposes 5-Month Ban on Former Lion Futures Director

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The SFC banned a former MIC for five months over his role in Lion Futures’ failure to comply with AML/CFT requirements between 2017 and 2019.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Urges Australian Super Funds to Enhance Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Super funds should be proactive in managing counterparties and third-party suppliers, as ineffective management can result in operational losses, regulatory attention and remediation costs.