SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Urges Korea to Enact Tax Breaks, Shareholder Protections

By Editors | 08/08/2025

Experts at a regulator-hosted meeting called for continued market-friendly policies to build on momentum from recent corporate governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches Global RWA Registry to Standardise Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

The new platform aims to create a framework for tokenising real-world assets, part of a broader push to regulate the city's virtual asset sector.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden

By Editors | 08/08/2025

New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

ESG / Sustainability

BSEC Extends Deadline for Mandatory Appointment of Female Directors

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Bangladesh's securities regulator has given listed firms until 31 December to appoint a female independent director, after some failed to meet the original 29 April deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Considers 12-Hour Trading Day in Response to New Rival

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Korea Exchange is exploring a 12-hour trading day to counter its new rival, Nextrade, a move that could significantly alter market operations for financial firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Securities / Derivatives

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.