Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    Vietnam Uncovers Widespread Bank, Corporate Bond Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

    A government probe into misuse of funds and disclosure failures at banks and property firms sparks market turmoil and policy reforms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

    The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

    The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea Court Clears Kakao Founder of Stock Manipulation

    By Editors | 22/10/2025

    The acquittal removes a key regulatory threat to Kakao’s banking licence and allows the tech giant to refocus on its AI-driven overhaul.

    Enforcement

    Korean Regulators Draw Fire Over “Lenient” Penalties for Proxy Trading Breaches

    By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2025

    FSS data reveals 56 staff proxy trading cases worth billions of won, but zero criminal charges filed, prompting calls for reform.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Chairman Vows Balanced Regulation Amid Governance, Digital Asset Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

    Chairman Kelvin Wong highlighted a focus on issuer quality and digital asset innovation while warning of rising financial scams.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

    Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Tightens Margin Lending Rules for Securities Firms

    By Editors | 22/10/2025

    New regulations introduce stricter lending limits for securities firms and prohibit loans against securities where the use of funds is unrestricted.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA to Develop Smart Contract Framework for Derivatives Post-Trade

    By Editors | 22/10/2025

    The open-source initiative will use the Common Domain Model to automate post-trade processes, starting with complex interest rate resets.

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