SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Centralised Compliance Portal for Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The centralised compliance platform will allow stock brokers to submit reports to a single exchange, reducing duplication and streamlining regulatory processes.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Manage and Market PE Funds

By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

The new regulation expands the business scope for qualified brokers, subject to strict internal control and conflict of interest requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Watches JGB Liquidity for Stresses on Risk Management

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/07/2025

Japanese regional banks could be especially affected by any deterioration in liquidity, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Market Infrastructure

LSEG Explores 24-Hour Trading, Prompting Debate in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The move is a response to rising demand from retail investors and follows similar initiatives by US exchanges, prompting debate in other financial centres.

Enforcement

SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.

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.