Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Exchange to Launch KOFR Swap Clearing on 27 October

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    The move is part of a regulatory push to establish the risk-free KOFR as the new benchmark interest rate, replacing the CD rate.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

    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.

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