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 Account Opening Rules for Taiwan Nationals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The exchange's new identity verification requirements for domestic investors without household registration will take effect in January 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Raid 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.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker for Misconduct Linked to Ramp-and-Dump Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The SFC has penalised a former Shanxi Securities representative for using a client’s password to place 945 trades.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

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