SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Proposes Expanding ESG Fund Universe to Include REITs, Infra Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The SEC has launched a consultation to allow Thailand ESG Funds to invest in highly-rated real estate and infrastructure trusts.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Proposes New Draft Rules for Interbank Brokerage Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The draft rules mandate strict risk controls, list thirteen prohibited acts, and aim to formalise securities firms' advisory activities.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Bans Former First Credit Director for Seven Years

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The SFC secured the order for breaches involving an undisclosed de facto director and misleading fundraising announcements

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA to Mandate Disclosure on Annual Wage Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

Listed companies will be required to report on annual wage growth and talent strategies as a measure to encourage long-term investment in human capital.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Major Overhaul of Futures Clearing Default Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

ASX is proposing to introduce monthly dynamic resizing, where clearing participants with higher tail risk make larger contributions.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.