Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ’s FMA Urges FIs to Simplify Products, Enhance Trust

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

New Zealand FMA is urging banks to enhance financial education, product transparency and debt management tools for consumers.

Structural Regulation

SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Fines MCX for Late Disclosure of Technology Expenditure

By Editors | 01/06/2025

MCX paid significantly higher costs than anticipated to implement a new trading platform, but didn’t disclose the amounts paid in a timely manner.

Structural Regulation

Japan Considers Goodwill Accounting Overhaul to Boost Startup Investment

By Editors | 01/06/2025

Japan considers ending mandatory goodwill amortisation to encourage startup acquisitions and align with global accounting norms.

Structural Regulation

US Tightens Export Curbs to China, Targeting Chip Design Software

By Editors | 31/05/2025

The US is restricting sales of semiconductor design software to China, suspending existing export licences and imposing additional licence requirements.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FSC Korea Says KOFR Promotion Plan is On Track

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2025

Shinhan and Kookmin issued KOFR-linked floating-rate bonds for the first time in May. The central clearing system for KOFR swaps is on track for launch in October.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Streamlining Licence Conditions

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The consultation seeks feedback from industry participants on potential overlap, areas for clarification, and the ongoing relevance of existing conditions.