SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Enforcement

    Malaysian Court Jails Ex-CIMB Banker for Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

    The former banker claimed he would invest investors’ funds in shares but used them for other purposes without their knowledge.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

    Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Set to Launch Electricity Futures with Liquidity Scheme

    By Editors | 01/07/2025

    NSE will offer incentives to two market makers to boost trading in its new electricity futures contracts launching on 11 July.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

    The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives

    By Editors | 30/06/2025

    The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

    By Editors | 30/06/2025

    SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Securities Depository Unveils Testbed Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

    KSD plans to transition the testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

    The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.

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