SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Banks Roll Out FX Hedging Support for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The FSC and banks are expanding FX hedging tools, credit guarantees, training programmes and online resources to help exporters manage tariff pressures and currency volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Stresses Transparency in Use of Public Offering Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The OJK has called on listed companies to uphold transparency and accountability in managing proceeds from public offerings, as market activity grows more complex.

Sanctions

China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

By Editors | 09/09/2025

Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

Enforcement

Global Banks Pay $8.3 Million to Settle CFTC Compliance Probes

By Editors | 09/09/2025

Settlements with Citigroup, UBS, and others are the first result of a new CFTC 'enforcement sprint' initiative tackling non-fraud cases.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage for Cross Trade Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The SFC said Instinet Pacific failed to report over 8,800 cross trades valued at HKD 25.9 billion over a five-and-a-half-year period, breaching multiple conduct rules.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Taiwan Offers Incentives to Attract Foreign Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The new measures include fast-track fund approvals and higher domestic investment caps for foreign firms that establish regional centres in Taiwan.

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.