Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Grants Clearing and Settlement Facility Licence to Clearstream

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

ASIC granted the licence and the RBA has set out expectations for Clearstream to improve settlement arrangements and stakeholder engagement in the Australian market.

Securities / Derivatives

SZSE Launches Pilot for Bond Re-issuance, ABS Expansion

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The new programme aims to simplify financing for existing issuers and boost secondary market liquidity for corporate bonds and holding-type real estate ABS.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Accounting Guidance to Curb Financial Fraud

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The CSRC has clarified eight complex accounting issues, including for convertible bonds and credit insurance, to improve disclosure quality.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes Underwriting Price War Between Top Banks

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Regulators are investigating six underwriters, including Citic Securities and Guotai Haitong, after fees on a major bond deal fell to just CNY 700.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Securities / Derivatives

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

By Editors | 18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.