Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

Trending

KRX Launches Central Clearing for KOFR Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

The move centralises clearing for risk-free rate derivatives, aiming to boost market stability, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Unveils 23 Measures to Bolster Investor Protection

By Editors | 28/10/2025

The new guidelines target fairer trading, stricter enforcement, and enhanced protections throughout the listing and delisting process.

Securities / Derivatives

China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Rules for Transfer of Portfolio Management Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

SEBI has introduced a new framework allowing portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, streamlining compliance and improving operational flexibility.

Securities / Derivatives

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

By Editors | 28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

By Editors | 27/10/2025

The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.