SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Banks Roll Out FX Hedging Support for Exporters Hit by Tariff

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    The FSC and banks are expanding FX hedging tools, credit guarantees, training programmes and online resources to help exporters manage tariff pressures and currency volatility.

    Sanctions

    China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

    By Editors | 09/09/2025

    Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

    Enforcement

    Global Banks Pay $8.3 Million to Settle CFTC Compliance Probes

    By Editors | 09/09/2025

    Settlements with Citigroup, UBS, and others are the first result of a new CFTC 'enforcement sprint' initiative tackling non-fraud cases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

    New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage for Cross Trade Reporting Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

    The SFC said Instinet Pacific failed to report over 8,800 cross trades valued at HKD 25.9 billion over a five-and-a-half-year period, breaching multiple conduct rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Taiwan Offers Incentives to Attract Foreign Asset Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    The new measures include fast-track fund approvals and higher domestic investment caps for foreign firms that establish regional centres in Taiwan.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX RegCo Proposes Streamlined Rules for ETF Market-Makers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    The proposal includes easing administrative requirements for ETF market-makers by scrapping notification and announcement obligations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Proposes Deep Cuts to Mutual Fund Sales Fees

    By Editors | 08/09/2025

    The move is the final step in a broader industry overhaul and is expected to save investors approximately CNY 30 billion annually.

    AML / KYC

    US Announces New Measures Targeting Cross-Border Financial Crime

    By Editors | 08/09/2025

    The SEC has formed a new enforcement task force targeting foreign fraud, while FinCEN has issued guidance to encourage cross-border information sharing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Scraps Planned Tax Hikes on Securities and Property Transfers

    By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2025

    The finance ministry has withdrawn contentious proposals for a 20 percent tax on gains, opting to maintain current rates to ensure market stability.

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