Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Grants First Green Equity Label to Maynilad Ahead of IPO

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

Water utility Maynilad has become the first recipient of the Philippines' new Green Equity label under a pioneering regional framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC to Fast Track Capital Raising for Agribusiness

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

The new SEC FARMS programme aims to streamline securities registration and allows agribusinesses to raise up to PHP 500 million per project.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Tighten Disclosure Rules for Listed Company Treasury Stock

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

FSC Korea will lower the reporting threshold and increase the frequency of disclosures to boost shareholder value.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes Rules to Attract Foreign Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The draft amendment to qualification criteria for foreign financial professionals is part of Taiwan’s push to strengthen its role as an Asian asset management hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Issues New Rules to Streamline IPO and Listing Reviews

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The new rules align IPO and stock listing reviews, aiming to cut delays, reduce overlap, and strengthen investor protection.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches Validated UPI Payment System to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

SEBI has rolled out a new verified payment system to protect investors from unauthorised fund collections.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Hard Term Limits for Independent Directors

By Editors | 02/10/2025

The regulator aims to bolster corporate governance by introducing a three-year fixed term and a strict nine-year cumulative cap for independent directors.