Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia in Final Stages of Launching Regulatory Framework for Gold ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

OJK confirmed that the finalised framework for gold ETFs will be issued by end 2025. Mutual fund manager BRI-MI has announced plans to launch a product.