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Securities / Derivatives
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.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025
MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Use of NPCI’s e-KYC Setu for Aadhaar Verification
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
Registered intermediaries can use NPCI’s e-KYC Setu System as an additional method for Aadhaar-based digital KYC.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai and Astana Exchanges Sign New Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as stock and debt product development and market promotion.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions
By Editors | 02/07/2025
New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Cap Risk Exposure for Real Estate Trust Firms
By Editors | 02/07/2025
Regulators will introduce a 100% capital-based limit on land trust risk and expand net capital ratio requirements to curb risks.
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