Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Ex-SFC Official Faces New Charge in Market Manipulation Probe Leak

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

A former associate director of the SFC allegedly advised suspects on how to handle a market manipulation investigation, including destroying evidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Shield Recognised in 2025 Regulation Asia Awards for Communications Surveillance Solution

By Editors | 10/11/2025

Shield was Highly Commended in the Best Market, Trade or Communications Surveillance Solution category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

A financial influencer has been imprisoned for six weeks for providing unlicensed investment advice on a paid Telegram group.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Allows Brokers to Operate Trading Accounts for Minors

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

New rules developed under SECP guidance outline broker compliance, funding, and trading prohibitions for under-18s' accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Names First Cohort of “MyABE” Local Champions

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Malaysia has launched the new initiative to recognise and support local companies with strong regional presence or high growth potential across ASEAN.

Securities / Derivatives

CPMI, IOSCO Target 'Serious' Gaps in FMI Business Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

An assessment of 34 financial market infrastructures reveals significant shortcomings, prompting new draft guidance on capital, recovery, and wind-down plans.