Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Minimum Investment Size on Social Stock Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The lower minimum application size for ZCZP Instruments is expected to make social investments more accessible to smaller investors.

ESG / Sustainability

China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Eases Stock Buyback Policy Amid Market Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

Publicly listed companies will now be able to repurchase shares without having to wait for a shareholders’ meeting.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Seeks Public Feedback on Corporate Bond Underwriting Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

The draft guidelines seek to increase the use of covenants in corporate bond issuance, particularly for lower rated bonds.

Enforcement

SFC Impose 14-Month Ban on Former Fund Manager

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

The SFC said the action is related to disciplinary actions against “other related entities” concerning the management of various private funds.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.

Market Infrastructure

OTC Clear to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral for All Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2025

HKEX says the initiative will provide greater flexibility to international investors and improve their capital efficiency.

Enforcement

Japan: Former Judge Seconded to FSA Admits to Insider Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025

Prosecutors are seeking a two year sentence for the former judge who used non-public takeover bid information for stock purchases.