Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

By Editors | 03/09/2025

Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Onboards UBS as First Foreign Islamic Stockbroker

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The addition of UBS Securities Malaysia as a new Islamic Participating Organisation is expected to expand global access to Malaysia's growing Shariah-compliant capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Raises Onshore Investor Cap for Offshore Funds to 90pc

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The FSC will permit a higher domestic investment ratio for offshore fund managers who establish core asset management operations, such as research or trading, in Taiwan.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE India Revises Freeze Limits for Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The NSE has raised freeze limits on select index derivatives from 1 September, including Bank Nifty contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MSE Raises New Funds to Better Compete in Derivatives Market

By Mark Johnston | 03/09/2025

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India has secured fresh capital for its derivatives push and infrastructure upgrade but faces hurdles from dominant rivals and regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Approval Process for Offering Offshore Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

New rules allow eligible foreign fund houses with a significant local presence to use a streamlined declaration system for offshore funds.

AML / KYC

SFC Bans Former UBS Director for Life Over Money Laundering Conviction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The SFC has permanently barred Suen Kin-wing following convictions for laundering over HKD 134 million and breaching court injunctions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

By Editors | 03/09/2025

SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.