Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

FSS Korea Launches Major Probe Into Mis-selling, "Incomplete Sales"

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2025

The FSS launched inspections are several prominent financial firms after a fund invested in Belgian property lost KRW 90 billion for investors.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Proposes to Tighten Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

ASX is consulting on lowering the cap for dilutive takeovers without a shareholder vote and adding new approval requirements for dual-listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

India Eases Disclosure Timelines for Listed Entities in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

The amendments extend deadlines for offer document disclosures, allotments, and financial reporting, bringing GIFT City’s listing regime closer to international norms.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore's Drew & Napier Readies Lawsuit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Wipeout

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

Under the proposed claims, hundreds of Asian investors seek compensation from Switzerland after a court ruled the Credit Suisse bond write-down unlawful.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Fines UBS HK$8m for Investor Classification Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

The penalty relates to a 12-year systems failure that led to securities lending and the sale of complex products to ineligible clients.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s SET Proposes Overhaul of Listed Company Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

Companies would have to report updated shareholder lists, disclose major risk-posing events, and adhere to revised criteria for backdoor listings and cash company classifications.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Tightens Disclosure Rules for Treasury Stock Exchangeable Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2025

The move addresses concerns that the instruments are being used to improperly strengthen major shareholder influence.

Capital / Liquidity

India, Sri Lanka Explore Rupee Bond Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/10/2025

The initiative could allow Sri Lankan entities to raise funds in Indian rupees as New Delhi expands regional rupee lending.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Mandates Stricter Business Continuity, Governance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

NZX has finalised new operational resilience rules for participants and will mandate stricter director independence disclosures from 2026.