Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Expands Climate Disclosure Guidance Ahead of IFRS Roll-out

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has released five new sector-specific examples, including for commercial banks, ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting for large firms beginning in 2026.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Integrate Industrial Accident Risk into Financial Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The new measures will require financial firms to factor companies' safety records into lending, insurance, and investment decisions, introducing penalties and incentives.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan and Japan Launch First Cross-Border ETF Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Nomura Asset Management has listed feeder ETFs on the Taiwan and Tokyo stock exchanges, marking a key step in regional capital market integration.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Weighs Allowing FPI Access to Broader Commodities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

SEBI is exploring broader institutional access to India’s commodities market in a bid to boost liquidity, enhance hedging options, and strengthen the country’s role in global pricing.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Custody Rules for Offshore Securities Units

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The FSC will permit offshore securities units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost Taiwan's asset management ambitions.