Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank, ICMA Detail Work on New AI Tool to Streamline Bond Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

Project SHASTRA uses generative AI and ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy to tackle post-trade inefficiencies and create a 'single source of truth'.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Amends Rules to Boost Sustainability-Linked Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The new regulations provide issuers with greater flexibility on financial returns and instrument structures, aiming to align with international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Unlock Venture Capital Access for Fractional Investment Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Ministry of SMEs and Startups proposes regulatory revisions to prevent funding freezes for unlisted stock and fractional investment operators entering the formal financial system.

Securities / Derivatives

CICC to Absorb Two Firms to Create 4th Largest Brokerage by Assets

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Top Chinese investment bank proposes share swap with two smaller rivals to create CNY 1 trillion entity, advancing Beijing’s securities consolidation agenda.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Expanding REIT Asset Scope, Relaxing Float Rules

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on a draft circular that will extend reinvestment periods and allow infrastructure assets and SPVs in REIT portfolios.

Securities / Derivatives

China Exchanges Revise Guidelines on ETF Naming, Subscription Rules

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

New Shanghai Stock Exchange rules require fund managers to update product names by March 2026 and streamline cross-border ETF suspension protocols.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Details IMA Rules as First Products Set for December Launch

By Editors | 23/11/2025

Regulators have detailed venture capital allocation rules and a new oversight body, as the first principal-guaranteed investment products prepare for launch.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Designates Brokerage Firms for 'Productive Finance' Initiative

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The FSC has authorised three new comprehensive financial investment entities while enforcing stricter venture funding quotas and real estate caps.