Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

MAS Imposes 10-year Ban on Ex-trader for Market Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

MAS has barred Tang Boon Hai for 10 years following his conviction for false trading and market manipulation involving KTL Global shares.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Jails Ex-Exec of Listed Company for Money Laundering

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Wong Ming Chun of delisted Hua Han Health was sentenced to over seven years, prompting a strong warning on corporate governance from the SFC.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Measures to Reduce Compliance Burden for Debt Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

SEBI proposes easing compliance rules and aligning norms for debt-listed firms with those for equity companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

By Editors | 29/10/2025

A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Incentives to Boost Participation in Debt Issues

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing issuers to offer higher coupon rates or discounts on public debt offerings to select investor groups, including senior citizens, women and armed forces personnel.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Consults on Dematerialisation of GIFT City Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

All IFSC entities should shift securities to GIFT City depositories by March 2026 to boost regulatory consistency and integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM to Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Trial by Year-End

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

The initiative, alongside cross-border projects such as Project Dunbar and Project Mandala, aims to strengthen payment systems while deepening DLT and tokenisation.