SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Enforcement

Taiwan Passes Law Allowing Cross-Company Dismissal of Directors

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The new law allows for the dismissal of listed company directors for fraud or embezzlement committed at other firms.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Warns on Global Risks from Trade Tensions and Non-Bank Growth

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025

BIS says fraying trade ties and a more interconnected, non-bank-led financial system are creating new vulnerabilities.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Cuts Stock Trading Tax to Boost Market Competitiveness

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

A new law cuts the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1% to boost market liquidity and competitiveness. A significant […]

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect

By Editors | 01/07/2025

The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Lifts 14-Year-Old ‘Kimchi Bond’ Investment Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

BOK aims to improve foreign exchange liquidity and ease downward pressure on the won by removing the 14-year-old restriction.

Market Infrastructure

Banks Want RBI’s Offshore Derivatives Reporting Plans Eased

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Global lenders are raising concerns over client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts in reporting offshore interest-rate derivative trades.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.