Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.

Enforcement

SEBI Bans Finfluencer for Providing Advisory Services without Registration

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

SEBI’s interim order alleges that a so-called trading academy operated by a finfluencer offered unregistered trading advice to thousands of retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Chief Wu Qing Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The plan prioritises support for tech innovation, attracting long-term capital, and expanding high-level institutional opening-up, says CSRC Chairman.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Requires Due Diligence on Overseas Property Funds

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSS has introduced a focused review system and mandatory due diligence reporting to strengthen oversight of overseas real estate funds.

Securities / Derivatives

KOFIA Urges Asset Managers to Tighten Up Advertising Practices

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The association has urged stricter internal reviews on promotional materials as regulators launch inspections into overseas investment marketing practices.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Regulators Unite to Combat Illicit Funds, Tighten Gold and Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

A coordinated crackdown will impose new reporting on gold traders, stricter KYC/CDD, and amend FX rules to curb illicit financial flows.