Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Plans New Body to Screen Foreign Investment for Security Risks

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

Takaichi government aims to create a CFIUS-style committee by the end of 2026 amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over China.

Market Abuse

MAS to Strengthen Investor Recourse in Market Misconduct Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The proposed measures include appointing designated representatives, introducing legal funding grants, and easing procedural barriers to collective civil action.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Revises Governance Proposals After Industry Feedback

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

APRA will extend proposed director tenure limits to 12 years and walk back plans for new board independence and pre-appointment checks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2025

Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.

Trading & Investment

KRX Launching Direct Listing System for Public Funds

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2025

South Korea’s new “X class” funds will trade like ETFs from 27 October, a move integrating over-the-counter and on-exchange frameworks.

Market Abuse

Korea to Launch Person-Based Surveillance, Raise Unfair Trading Penalties

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2025

The FSC is shifting the KRX from account-based to person-based surveillance and increasing minimum fines for unfair trading and disclosure violations.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange to Launch 'Pocket' Futures to Broaden Investor Base

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2025

The new gold and platinum contracts, launching in 2026, are designed with smaller units and simpler structures to attract new participants.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Announces Rule Changes to Support New Weekly Stock Options

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2025

Under the amended rules, TAIFEX will be permitted to list weekly contracts that commence on a Wednesday and expire on the second Wednesday thereafter.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Bans Adviser for 7 Years Over High-Risk Super Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2025

ASIC found Jovan Videkanic gave inappropriate advice on self-managed super funds and speculative investments while at United Global Capital and MWL Financial Services.