Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Ending Physical Annual Reports for Debt Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The proposed move aims to align rules for non-convertible securities with those for equities, resulting in ease of doing business and cost savings.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Approved to Launch First Monthly Average Price Futures

By Editors | 28/07/2025

The new cash-settled contracts for key plastics aim to provide more precise hedging tools for a widely used industry pricing method.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.

Enforcement

Two Former Execs Arrested in Hong Kong for Manipulation, Corruption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

A former executive director of an SFC-licensed brokerage firm is suspected of accepting advantages from a listed company's former chairman.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Considers New Rules for Asset Valuation Firms

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

Financial authorities are exploring binding regulations for external evaluators to curb accounting fraud, but face industry concerns over the potential burden.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Updates Guidance for Foreign Asset Managers Entering Japan

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The updated guidance details relaxed capital and personnel rules to attract more investment firms to boost its asset management sector.

Enforcement

Korea's New Stock Manipulation Task Force Launches This Week

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The multi-agency unit will start under an acting chief after its designated head retired, raising concerns about its initial effectiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.