Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Clearing Arm Invites Firms to Join 'Authorised Brokers' Panel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

HKSCC is selecting up to 10 firms for a three-year term to execute transactions on its behalf. Applicants must have at least HKD 100 million in liquid capital and China Connect capabilities.

Securities / Derivatives

Avanda Launches Singapore Fund Under MAS Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

The Singapore Discovery Fund becomes the second fund rolled out under MAS’s market development initiative, aims to revitalise the local equity market.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Finalises Key Reforms for EU Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The proposals mandate new deadlines for trade allocations, automated CSD functions, and enhanced reporting, with a phased implementation leading to October 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Biotech Index Futures in November

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

HKEX says the new cash-settled contract aims to provide a risk management tool for Hong Kong's fast-growing biotechnology sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Launch New Fundraising Platform to Attract Startups

By Editors | 15/10/2025

The FSC will ease rules for its innovation board and bond markets to position Taiwan as a regional capital hub.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.