SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Proposes Streamlined Rules for ETF Market-Makers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The proposal includes easing administrative requirements for ETF market-makers by scrapping notification and announcement obligations.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Deep Cuts to Mutual Fund Sales Fees

By Editors | 08/09/2025

The move is the final step in a broader industry overhaul and is expected to save investors approximately CNY 30 billion annually.

AML / KYC

US Announces New Measures Targeting Cross-Border Financial Crime

By Editors | 08/09/2025

The SEC has formed a new enforcement task force targeting foreign fraud, while FinCEN has issued guidance to encourage cross-border information sharing.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Scraps Planned Tax Hikes on Securities and Property Transfers

By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2025

The finance ministry has withdrawn contentious proposals for a 20 percent tax on gains, opting to maintain current rates to ensure market stability.

Trending

Chinese Exchanges Release Draft Guidelines on Environmental Disclosures

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing bourses released draft guidelines on pollution, energy and water use to aid implementation of mandatory sustainability reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

HK SFC Suspends Former Asset Manager RO for Fund Failures

By Editors | 06/09/2025

The former RO failed to address significant conflicts of interest and NAV inflation in a fund managed by the now-dissolved Agg Asset Management.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.