Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Fines Nextera Over Dual-role and Trading Rule Breaches

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The FSS penalises Nextera Investment Discretionary Management and executives for unauthorised concurrent appointments and personal account trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Eyes First Blue Bond with World Bank Support

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

The planned bond issue would help fund projects to protect Thailand’s coastlines and drive sustainable growth, as investor demand for green and blue finance continues to climb.

Trending

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

By Editors | 04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen to Issue First Green Bonds in Macao

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The issuance, a first for the Shenzhen Government in Macao, aims to deepen financial cooperation in the GBA and bolster Macao’s bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.