Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx Expands Structured Bond Sales for Corporate Fundraising

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taipei Exchange’s policy shift aims to boost corporate fundraising by expanding access to structured international bond sales.

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Uncovers Violations by Quasi-Investment Advisory Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The FSS uncovered widespread non-compliance among quasi-investment advisory firms, including reporting violations and unregistered advisory activities.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules

By Editors | 09/06/2025

The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.

Securities / Derivatives

MCX Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Futures Contract

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The new contract will help power producers, distribution companies, and large consumers manage price volatility and financial risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Foreign Securities Rules for High-Net-Worth Investors

By Editors | 09/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has relaxed age restrictions and custody rules to enable securities firms to better cater to sophisticated investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Growing Risks from ETF Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The growth of the ETF market poses financial stability risks due to investor herding, liquidity challenges and questionable asset management practices.

Enforcement

SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2025

The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.