Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    Australia to Amend Tax Law for Foreign-Issued Bank Capital Instruments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The change seeks to ensure subordinated notes with non-viability clauses, issued by foreign-regulated entities, can be treated as debt for tax purposes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief Affecting Major APAC Clearing Houses

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The relief, requested by ISDA, removes certain duplicative reporting burdens for firms clearing swaps through five DCOs in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

    By Editors | 10/07/2025

    The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IDX to Launch Gold ETF in Q4 Pending Regulatory Green Light

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The new gold ETF will offer investors exposure to the precious metal through physical bullion or derivative contracts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokerages to Install Tamper-Proof Software

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    Brokerages will have to complete implementation by 31 August, as BSEC makes it clear that there will be no further extension.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Faces Investor Split Over Dual-Class Share Proposal

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

    Australia’s largest investors express mixed views as ASX seeks reforms to attract listings and compete with global markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.

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