Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

    By Editors | 30/12/2025

    The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Exchange Issues STAR Market Listing Rules for Rocket Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    New guidelines waive profit rules for commercial rocket firms, requiring at least one successful orbital launch with a reusable rocket.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Sets Phased IFRS Sustainability Reporting Rules for Brokers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    New regulations mandate phased adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from 2026, including third-party assurance for GHG emissions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Sets New Rules for Overseas Listing Proceeds, Mandating Repatriation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new rules, effective April 2026, require funds raised offshore to be repatriated in principle, with specific account and approval requirements.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Urged to Overhaul Securities Firm Capital Rules over Systemic Risk Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The KDI warns current capital adequacy metrics create a "dangerous illusion" of soundness and proposes a return to stricter, pre-2016 rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Amends Rules for Basic Demat Accounts to Lower Investor Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The changes make the low-cost account a default option for eligible investors and clarify valuation rules for illiquid securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

    Enforcement

    China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

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