Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules

By Editors | 04/07/2025

Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.

AML / KYC

SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.

Enforcement

Hong Kong AFRC Fines Ex-CITIC Banker Over Insider Dealing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The AFRC has sanctioned Wu Kam Shing after a tribunal found he used confidential information from his banking role for personal gain.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges Implement New SME IPO Rules to Curb Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The stricter rules raise investment thresholds and tighten timelines to enhance market discipline and safeguard investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Launches System to Boost Long-term Financial Planning

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

TISA makes long-term saving and retirement planning more accessible, with low entry costs and streamlined access to a variety of financial products.

Big Picture

North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.