Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

ESG / Sustainability

BSEC Extends Deadline for Mandatory Appointment of Female Directors

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Bangladesh's securities regulator has given listed firms until 31 December to appoint a female independent director, after some failed to meet the original 29 April deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Considers 12-Hour Trading Day in Response to New Rival

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Korea Exchange is exploring a 12-hour trading day to counter its new rival, Nextrade, a move that could significantly alter market operations for financial firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Securities / Derivatives

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Roll Out SIPs in Treasury Bills via Retail Direct

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

India will soon allow retail investors to invest in treasury bills through systematic investment plans (SIPs) on its Retail Direct platform.

Enforcement

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Expands Green Bond Push with Phase III of CSBA Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

SERC has launched the third phase of a programme to deepen the country’s green finance market, offering issuers technical and financial support to meet global standards for sustainable debt.