SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

By Editors | 23/07/2025

SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

Market Infrastructure

KSD Launches Calculator to Boost KOFR Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

The new tool aims to simplify interest calculations for floating-rate notes, addressing a key hurdle to the wider adoption of the benchmark rate.

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.