Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

Securities / Derivatives

DTCC Flags Potential for Higher Margin, Capital Rules for US 24x5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

Report highlights demand from APAC investors and outlines new operational and risk management considerations for firms trading US equities overnight.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia to Raise Free-Float Requirements, Tighten Listing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The regulator will also offer incentives to companies that maintain higher free floats and impose new caps on IPO order sizes to curb volatility.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Tung Tai Securities Executive Over US$3.3m Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

The SFC has suspended a senior manager for neglecting duties that enabled the fraud despite multiple clear warning signs.

Enforcement

Vietnam’s SSC Fines Three Firms for Bond Disclosure Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The SSC has issued fresh penalties against Lucky House Investment Services, No Va Thao Dien and No Va Land Group for false or delayed disclosures related to private bond issuances.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Strikes Off Two Remisiers for Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Bursa Malaysia has fined and removed two dealers’ representatives from its register for conflicts of interest and, in one case, manipulative trading.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Face Significant Hurdles in European Shift to T+1

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

With the shift to T+1 set for October 2027, APAC firms face mounting operational challenges, especially in managing time zone differences and FX processes.

Capital / Liquidity

NBFI Growth Creates Uncertainty in Monetary Policy Transmission: BIS

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025

Rapid growth of investment funds and bond markets requires central banks to adopt gradual yet flexible policy approaches to manage transmission risks.