Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s NSDL Launches Unified Platform for Foreign Investor Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The unified portal combines FPI and FVCI registration, aimed at simplifying access for global investors to India’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Moves to Ban Closed-end Funds, Hike AMC Capital Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

BSEC cited investor protection and a history of irregularities, while also proposing new capital and governance rules for asset managers.

Securities / Derivatives

China Revises Rules for Securities Settlement Risk Fund

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

CSRC and Ministry of Finance update fund measures, expanding investment options and adding risk control requirements effective 8 December.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

Securities / Derivatives

China Approves Registration for Platinum and Palladium Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

China’s securities regulator clears path for futures and options trading on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, aimed at domestic price hedging.

Securities / Derivatives

India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.