India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

05/09/2025

The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Fines Nextera Over Dual-role and Trading Rule Breaches

05/09/2025

The FSS penalises Nextera Investment Discretionary Management and executives for unauthorised concurrent appointments and personal account trading.

Trending

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Exchanges Targeting Australia's Super Fund Market - Report

04/09/2025

Coinbase and OKX are launching services for self-managed superannuation funds, testing a key market despite a sceptical stance from regulators.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

04/09/2025

OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

03/09/2025

Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

03/09/2025

The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

03/09/2025

SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.