Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Exempt Foreign Mutual Funds From Short-Swing Trading Rule

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The move allows ownership to be calculated per-product, levelling the playing field with domestic peers and addressing a long-standing industry concern.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Simplify Mutual Fund Regulations to Enhance Investor Protection

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The proposed overhaul introduces simplified compliance structures, revised expense ratio rules, and enhanced oversight of asset managers.

Securities / Derivatives

China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches World's First-Ever Carbon Credit Sukuk

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The Climate Sukuk blends Islamic finance, carbon credits and digital innovation to fund verified climate projects and advance sustainable finance innovation.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Finalises Risk-based Capital Framework for Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

MAS will remove simplified capital charge options for structured products and extend favourable capital treatment to infrastructure corporates.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Amends Futures Account Opening Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The exchange's new identity verification requirements for nationals without household registration will take effect in January 2026, following regulatory approval.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Raids NH Securities Over Tender Offer Insider Trading Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

A senior executive is accused of leaking information on 11 deals, leading to an alleged KRW 2 billion in illicit gains.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.