Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

Weekly and monthly contracts will transition to new sizes beginning with the January 2026 expiry, while quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition from 30 December 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS to Launch Consumer Protection Headquarters in Major Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

The consumer protection arm aims to unify complaint handling, dispute resolution, supervision, and inspection functions, while absorbing key bureaus overseeing planning, personnel, and sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

By Editors | 06/10/2025

SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.

Enforcement

Former REIT Manager Charged for Insider Trading, MAS Reveals

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

Xie Jianfeng faces insider trading and deception charges under the Securities and Futures Act for trades made while privy to confidential financial results.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Grants First Green Equity Label to Maynilad Ahead of IPO

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

Water utility Maynilad has become the first recipient of the Philippines' new Green Equity label under a pioneering regional framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC to Fast Track Capital Raising for Agribusiness

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

The new SEC FARMS programme aims to streamline securities registration and allows agribusinesses to raise up to PHP 500 million per project.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Tighten Disclosure Rules for Listed Company Treasury Stock

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

FSC Korea will lower the reporting threshold and increase the frequency of disclosures to boost shareholder value.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes Rules to Attract Foreign Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The draft amendment to qualification criteria for foreign financial professionals is part of Taiwan’s push to strengthen its role as an Asian asset management hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Issues New Rules to Streamline IPO and Listing Reviews

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The new rules align IPO and stock listing reviews, aiming to cut delays, reduce overlap, and strengthen investor protection.