Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan: FSA Guidance Prompts Termination of Crypto ETF Derivatives Offering

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

Japanese brokerage IG Securities will withdraw Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF contracts after the FSA deemed offering derivatives on overseas crypto products ‘undesirable’.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA, DFSA Urge Policy Support to Scale Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025

A joint report finds significant growth potential but calls for government action to overcome labelling costs and diversify the market.

Securities / Derivatives

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX to List Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The new SGX contracts, tied to established crypto indices, aim to meet rising institutional demand in Asia for regulated tools to trade and hedge digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Unveils 'Project Rio' Platform for Real-time FX Market Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

New open-source tool developed with central banks aims to provide market insights with sub-two-second latency for policymakers.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Curb Retail ETF Frenzy with New Investor Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025

The FSC will introduce mandatory training and mock-trading for investors buying high-risk overseas products, citing significant and consistent retail losses.

Enforcement

BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.

AML / KYC

China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS to Impose Joint Liability on Fund Manufacturers, Sellers

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

Regulator plans new risk disclosure rules and joint compensation liability framework following misselling scandals involving ELS and property funds.