Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Director Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar AI Trading Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

Ong Kai Min has pleaded guilty to cheating investors in a bogus AI trading scheme that raised nearly SGD 4 million, with funds diverted for personal and business use instead of trading as promised.

Securities / Derivatives

SHFE to Expand Scope of Products Available to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The move adds petroleum asphalt futures and three options contracts, continuing China's gradual opening of its derivatives markets.

Enforcement

SocGen Penalised in Australia for Market Gatekeeper Failures

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The penalty follows an ASIC probe into suspicious client orders designed to manipulate electricity and wheat futures markets.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

Securities / Derivatives

China FIs Tighten Credit, Leverage as Stock Rally Sparks Bubble Fears

By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

Lenders clamp down on credit card-funded trades while brokers raise margin requirements amid a USD 1 trillion market surge.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.