SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Orders Execs Involved in Nickel Fraud Case to Repay S$900m

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Two former directors were found liable for breach of duties in Singapore's largest Ponzi scheme, with one also found liable for fraudulent trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Hike Corporate Tax, Launch New Investment Tax

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The government and opposition have agreed to raise the top corporate tax rate to 25% and implement a long-delayed financial investment income tax from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Derivatives Trading Rules for Non-resident Investors

By Editors | 30/07/2025

SEBI has scrapped the mandatory use of custodial participant codes for NRIs to improve operational efficiency and ease of investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Amends Rules to Increase Flexibility in Market Maker Reassignment

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The derivatives market guidelines have been amended to allow immediate reassignment of market makers during contract suspensions, aiming to reduce liquidity gaps.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.