Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

TAIFEX Tightens After-Hours Risk Controls for Futures Firms

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

TAIFEX mandates new rules for managing customer risk from option trading strategies during extended sessions.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.

Sanctions

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Revamp Corporate Financial Statements, Mandate Digital Filing

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSC proposes major changes to align with IFRS 18, introducing new performance metrics and requiring paperless reporting from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

Securities / Derivatives

DTCC Flags Potential for Higher Margin, Capital Rules for US 24x5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

Report highlights demand from APAC investors and outlines new operational and risk management considerations for firms trading US equities overnight.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia to Raise Free-Float Requirements, Tighten Listing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The regulator will also offer incentives to companies that maintain higher free floats and impose new caps on IPO order sizes to curb volatility.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Tung Tai Securities Executive Over US$3.3m Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

The SFC has suspended a senior manager for neglecting duties that enabled the fraud despite multiple clear warning signs.