Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2025

OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX Finishes Building Naked Short Selling Detection System

By Editors | 15/01/2025

Connectivity tests have begun with institutional investors. Once these tests are complete, the NSDS will be used on a simulated market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Sets Transition Period for Corporate Governance Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

The changes mandate the establishment of audit committees within company boards to replace the traditional board of supervisors

Securities / Derivatives

SEC and ThaiBMA Release Updated Sample Bond Terms

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The revision reflects revised regulations on the issuance and offering of bonds and measure to enhance the effectiveness of the bondholders’ representative

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Includes Crypto Measures in Work Plan for 2025

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The annual work plan also includes measures to support market stability and the real economy, promote innovation in the financial industry, and enhance the capital market.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Renewable Energy Subsector for PLCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025

The new RE subsector will offer investors a more streamlined view of the many industries listed on Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx to Streamline Reporting Process for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 14/01/2025

In the future, trade data will be transmitted to TAIFEX’s CCP in real-time upon trade execution, and simultaneously sent to TPEx’s trade repository

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Guidelines Clarifying Shareholding Disclosure Rules

By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2025

The guidelines offer clarity on when investors are considered to have met the threshold triggering public disclosure

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia OJK Assumes Crypto Oversight, Eyes Investor ID System

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025

Bappebti has handed over regulatory responsibilities for cryptocurrencies and derivatives to the OJK and BI