Structural Regulation

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.

Trading & Investment

BSEC Finalises Margin Rules to Cleanse Market of Negative Equity - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Investors retreated following reports that the regulator has approved new margin rules that aim to resolve a negative equity problem in the domestic market.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Review of Rules for Preferred Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

A PSE rule requiring a PHP 1 billion or 20 percent offer size is hindering subsidiaries of listed firms from tapping capital markets, a congressman says.

Structural Regulation

PetroChina Unit Becomes First to Use New Law to Re-domicile in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

The move by the state-owned enterprise's subsidiary comes as Hong Kong reports strong interest in the streamlined corporate migration process.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippine Business Groups Demand Reforms at State Pension Fund GSIS

By Mark Johnston | 24/10/2025

Coalition urges new accountability and transparency standards for state-owned corporations following board conflict at state pension fund GSIS.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia’s Islamic Banks to Jointly Deepen Market Collaboration

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2025

The agreements between the banks reinforce regulatory efforts to deepen interbank collaboration and enhance governance within the Islamic financial market.

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on Tailored Listing Rules for Co-operatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

NZX’s proposed guidance clarifies potential waivers for rules on director independence and material transactions to provide greater flexibility and transparency.

Structural Regulation

FSA Japan, ADB Sign Pact to Strengthen Financial Systems Across APAC

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The partnership aims to boost financial inclusion, deepen capital markets, and strengthen financial stability across Asia-Pacific.