Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Launches First Blue Bond Under New Regulatory Framework

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The issuance by DFCC Bank will fund ocean sustainability projects, aligning with international standards and marking a first for the nation.

ESG / Sustainability

UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Debuts First Foreign-Sponsored Consumer REIT

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The listing on the SSE marks China’s first consumer REIT sponsored by an international asset manager, reflecting a push to diversify asset classes.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Details Progress on Bolstering Non-Bank Financial Sector

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The FSB has outlined recent policy initiatives on leverage, money market funds, and margining to enhance non-bank financial intermediation resilience.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE IFSC to Launch Daily-Expiry Nifty 50 Options

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The dollar-denominated contracts will offer daily expiries from 13 October, a first for an Indian exchange, aiming to attract international and high-frequency traders.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Rewards 14 Asset Managers for Deepening Local Market Ties

By Editors | 01/10/2025

Eleven foreign and three domestic firms have been granted regulatory incentives for boosting investment, talent, and assets under management in Taiwan.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.

Securities / Derivatives

China Approves Japan's Mizuho to Launch Wholly-Owned Securities Firm

By Editors | 01/10/2025

Mizuho becomes the first Japanese and sixth overall foreign firm to receive a wholly-owned securities licence in mainland China.