Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Books to Promote Islamic Ethics and Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

A task force will also be set up to drive the adoption of environmental stewardship principles and responsible business and trade practices.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Market Infrastructure

China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

By Editors | 30/05/2025

CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Jails Trader for Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

Calvin Gan traded illiquid stocks on SGX by exploiting a trading algorithm used by Merrill Lynch. He used fake orders to profit from its automated responses.