Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Proposes Mandatory ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting From 2027

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

The SEC has opened a consultation on new rules for phased adoption of international sustainability disclosure standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Easing Margin Trading Rules for OTC Stocks

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The FSC aims to align eligibility criteria for listed and over-the-counter stocks and ensure continuous margin trading for firms switching boards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025

Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Mandates External Valuation for Alternative Investment Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

The new rules, effective from 19 September, require annual fair value assessments and the use of external valuers for real estate and special asset funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Proposes Rule Changes for JGB, Precious Metals Futures

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The exchange is seeking public comment on proposals to widen tick sizes for mini JGBs and shift price bands for metals futures.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Directs Stock Exchanges to Report Capital Gains Data

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

Stock exchange turnover hit a three-month low after BSEC requested data on high-earning investors.

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.