Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.

AML / KYC

NZ Court Offers Clarity on Wholesale Investor Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

The High Court has clarified rules for 'eligible investor' certificates, providing certainty for capital-raisers but shifting the FMA's regulatory focus to professional 'gatekeepers'.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Proposes Investor ID for Derivatives Market by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

The SFC is consulting on extending its real-name trading regime to futures and options, mirroring rules already in place for securities.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidelines for Social Exchange Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The guidelines will pave the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Reporting NAV Rules for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

SEBI has proposed new rules requiring AIFs to report NAVs to depositories within 15 days of valuation.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.