Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Eases Foreign Investor Access in Push for Emerging Market Status

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

A new government decree aims to cut listing timelines, expand foreign ownership, and align regulations with global standards to make the market more competitive.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Revised Evaluation Framework for Futures Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

New CSRC evaluation system introduces specific penalties for misconduct and rewards firms for serving industrial clients and market-making activities.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.

Enforcement

ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Warrants on Actively Managed ETFs

By Editors | 15/09/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has proposed rule changes to permit actively managed ETFs as underlying assets for warrants to boost product diversity.