Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response

By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

Securities / Derivatives

Capital Markets Malaysia Launches GHG Emissions Calculator for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The free GHG emissions calculator will help SMEs measure and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with global standards.

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

By Editors | 23/07/2025

SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

Market Infrastructure

KSD Launches Calculator to Boost KOFR Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

The new tool aims to simplify interest calculations for floating-rate notes, addressing a key hurdle to the wider adoption of the benchmark rate.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Centralised Compliance Portal for Stockbrokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The centralised compliance platform will allow stock brokers to submit reports to a single exchange, reducing duplication and streamlining regulatory processes.