Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

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China Issues New Rules for Investment Consultation, Links Fees to Quality

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

New measures effective 1 December mandate "assess first, decide later" principle and introduce strict penalties for poor-quality reports.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Rules to Attract Foreign Bond Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan's FSC plans to expand eligibility for foreign FIs and special purpose vehicles to issue bonds, seeking to boost “Asia Innovation Capital” platform.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Revises Financial Holding Company Rules to Streamline M&A

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Taiwan FSC updates rules on ownership thresholds, governance, and disclosures to align with market practices and speed up consolidation.

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Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

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APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.