Securities / Derivatives

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    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Diversa

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    APRA has mandated an independent review of the trustee's investment governance, though Diversa claims the conditions are unwarranted.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Passes Key Tax Reforms, Previews Whistleblower Act Overhaul

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    Parliament passes key tax changes, including an expanded Capital Gains Tax, and details upcoming reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Act.

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