Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Warrants on Actively Managed ETFs

By Editors | 15/09/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has proposed rule changes to permit actively managed ETFs as underlying assets for warrants to boost product diversity.

Market Infrastructure

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

By Editors | 13/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Management Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new rule, effective from 20 October 2025, eliminates paper-based submissions in a government-led push to streamline business regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.