Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Warns Against 'Reckless' Competition in Asset Management Industry

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin urges CEOs to end self-cannibalising competition while industry leaders request policy support for virtual asset products.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges ASIC to Align Derivatives Clearing Rules with Global Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

ISDA says proposed rules for post-trade risk reduction are too narrow and diverge from international practice.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NCDEX Gets SEBI Nod for Mutual Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

NCDEX has received regulatory approval for a platform aimed at rural investors, a precursor to its planned equities launch.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Zero-Coupon Bonds to be Offered at Reduced Face Value

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The move expands a July 2024 framework allowing privately placed debt to be listed with an INR 10,000 face value.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

ASIC has updated its guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's CIMB to Pilot Tokenised Sukuk Under Regulator Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The bank will join a pilot led by the securities regulator and sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, aiming to build a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules on Product Cross-Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The FSC has expanded the scope of securities cross-selling for financial holding companies and detailed a new framework for inter-firm partnerships.