Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

    Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Mandates Inclusion of Electronic Savings Bonds in Personal Pensions

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    China's finance ministry establishes specific underwriting quotas and tripartite data reporting requirements for FIs ahead of the June launch.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Updates Rules for Authorising Domestic Firms to Audit H-Shares

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The MOF and CSRC will add two firms to the approved list and conduct annual assessments, revoking recommendations for non-compliant auditors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

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