Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Investment Consultation, Links Fees to Quality

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

New measures effective 1 December mandate "assess first, decide later" principle and introduce strict penalties for poor-quality reports.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Rules to Attract Foreign Bond Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan's FSC plans to expand eligibility for foreign FIs and special purpose vehicles to issue bonds, seeking to boost “Asia Innovation Capital” platform.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Revises Financial Holding Company Rules to Streamline M&A

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Taiwan FSC updates rules on ownership thresholds, governance, and disclosures to align with market practices and speed up consolidation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s NSDL Launches Unified Platform for Foreign Investor Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The unified portal combines FPI and FVCI registration, aimed at simplifying access for global investors to India’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Moves to Ban Closed-end Funds, Hike AMC Capital Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

BSEC cited investor protection and a history of irregularities, while also proposing new capital and governance rules for asset managers.