Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Sets New Rules for Banks Seeking Proprietary Futures Trading Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

The FSC details strict capital, risk management, and eligibility criteria for banks applying to conduct proprietary futures trading operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand's SET to Launch First Leveraged and Inverse ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The launch of Thailand’s first L&I ETFs, enabled by SEC rules introduced in March, aims to broaden investment options and strengthen the depth of the local capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

China Refines Collateral Rules for Bank Treasury Cash Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The new rules expand eligible collateral for commercial banks and introduce differentiated ratios to bolster the safety of government funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Eases Securities Rules on Shelf Registration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The SEC has extended the validity of shelf registrations from three to five years and streamlined filing requirements to boost capital market activity.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Refines Disciplinary Rules for Short-Selling Violations

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025

Korea Exchange is revising disciplinary standards for illegal short-selling following a surge in detected cases via a new electronic surveillance system.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s PFRDA Considers Widening Investment Options for Private Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The PFRDA is weighing new investment avenues including gold ETFs, venture capital and private credit as it seeks to improve returns and boost returns for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Simplify Market Entry Rules for Foreign Investors - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

Regulators are working on reforms to streamline documentation and KYC norms and cut foreign investor registration time to as little as 30 days in a bid to revive overseas inflows.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Sets New Rules for Firms Resuming US Stock Daytime Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

Financial regulators have imposed stricter operational and investor protection measures on securities firms following a major system failure that halted the service last year.