SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

By Editors | 30/06/2025

SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Securities Depository Unveils Testbed Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

KSD plans to transition its security token testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

By Editors | 29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.

Securities / Derivatives

US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Portfolio Rebalancing Rule to Include Passive Breaches in Mutual Funds

By Editors | 28/06/2025

SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams

By Editors | 28/06/2025

HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches First Offshore Gold Vault in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The Shanghai Gold Exchange also listed its first gold contracts on its International Board that can be delivered in Hong Kong.

ESG / Sustainability

SBF Suggests ISSB Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

It has recommended extending compliance deadline by one to two years and designate a central platform for digital reporting of climate-related disclosures.