Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Post-Authorisation Rules for UCITS Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

The SFC has removed prior approval requirements for many scheme changes, aiming to boost efficiency and market competitiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Publishes Unified Account Guidelines for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

New guidelines detail operational procedures for omnibus accounts, ahead of a regulatory change in January 2026 aimed at boosting market access.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Passes Omnibus Bill to Amend Beneficial Ownership, Adviser Education Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

The wide-ranging law introduces new derivative disclosure rules, fixes a key financial adviser education pathway, and extends small business support.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

Securities / Derivatives

Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Platinum and Palladium Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

GFEX has launched the yuan-denominated contracts with a unique physical settlement option aimed at boosting domestic price discovery.

Securities / Derivatives

China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

By Editors | 01/12/2025

Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Orders Debenture Trustees to Ring-Fence Non-Regulated Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2025

The move requires the creation of separate business units and enhanced disclosures, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect investors.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Announces Incentives to Boost Equity Options Trading

By Editors | 30/11/2025

TAIFEX is offering cash prizes and significant fee rebates to futures commission merchants, brokers, and institutional investors.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.