Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Broker Offshore Funds

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The securities firm must have a contract that explicitly states no other institution within Taiwan can be involved in managing that specific offshore fund

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance STAR Market

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The rule changes would enable unprofitable STAR Market issuers to offer higher share allocations in exchange for larger and longer capital lock-up

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Issues Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

VM requirements will commence on 1 September 2026. IM requirements will be implemented in three phases, starting with the largest institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Draft Framework for Sukuk Bonds

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Companies can only issue sukuk through special purpose vehicles created specifically for such issuances.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Establishes New Division to Promote Innovation

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The division will focus on formulating policy relating to fintech and innovation, green and transition finance, and financial market development.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Revise Guidelines to Promote Special Bond Types

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The revisions aim to promote sci-tech innovation bonds, green bonds, rural revitalisation bonds, SME support bonds, and short-term bonds.

Enforcement

HK Court Fines Solicitor for Breaching SFO Secrecy Provision

By Editors | 07/01/2025

This is the first time a Hong Kong practicing solicitor has been convicted for contravening the secrecy provision under the SFO.