Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Offers Update on Next Phases of Digital Assets Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Hong Kong plans 2026 bill for digital asset dealers and custodians, with first stablecoin issuer licences anticipated in early 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

China Not Currently Processing New QDLP Fund Registrations - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

Global asset managers have been unable to register new offshore investment products under the QDLP programme since July.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

Securities / Derivatives

Beijing Exchange Weighs Overhaul of IPO Subscription System

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

BSE officials are assessing prerequisites for switching from cash-based subscriptions to market-capitalisation allocation to reduce capital freezes and speculation.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Outlines KOSDAQ Overhaul Plan to Lure Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The FSC says the plan introduces easier listings for high-tech firms, stricter delisting rules, and powerful incentives to draw in pension funds.