Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Raid NH Securities Over Tender Offer Insider Trading Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

A senior executive is accused of leaking information on 11 deals, leading to an alleged KRW 2 billion in illicit gains.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker for Misconduct Linked to Ramp-and-Dump Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The SFC has penalised a former Shanxi Securities representative for using a client’s password to place 945 trades.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai STAR Market Gets First Listings Under New 'Growth' Tier

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The move is part of a wider capital market reform to support ‘hard-tech’ innovation and strengthen regulatory supervision.

Enforcement

Australia Raids WiseTech Over Founder's 'Blackout Period' Share Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

ASIC and the AFP searched WiseTech Global’s Sydney office over alleged share trading by founder Richard White.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh's CSE Inks Deal With China's CFFEX to Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The Chittagong Stock Exchange and China Financial Futures Exchange will cooperate on market development, knowledge sharing, and promoting derivatives products.