SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Draft Framework for Sukuk Bonds

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Companies can only issue sukuk through special purpose vehicles created specifically for such issuances.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Establishes New Division to Promote Innovation

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The division will focus on formulating policy relating to fintech and innovation, green and transition finance, and financial market development.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Revise Guidelines to Promote Special Bond Types

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The revisions aim to promote sci-tech innovation bonds, green bonds, rural revitalisation bonds, SME support bonds, and short-term bonds.

Enforcement

HK Court Fines Solicitor for Breaching SFO Secrecy Provision

By Editors | 07/01/2025

This is the first time a Hong Kong practicing solicitor has been convicted for contravening the secrecy provision under the SFO.

ESG / Sustainability

Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

By Editors | 05/01/2025

This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

Securities / Derivatives

HKIC Selects Four Firms to Manage New CIES Portfolio

By Editors | 05/01/2025

Betatron Venture Group, Inno Angel Fund, MindWorks Capital and Radiant Tech Ventures were appointed to manage the new CIES investment portfolio.

Securities / Derivatives

FDIC Seeking Enhanced Oversight of Blackrock, Vanguard

By Manesh Samtani | 05/01/2025

BlackRock and Vanguard are asked to adopt a “passivity agreements” to ensure they don’t influence business decisions in the banks they invest in.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Issues Draft Framework for Green Equity Offerings

By Editors | 05/01/2025

The ‘green equity’ designation signifies that over 50% of both revenue and investments are linked to green activities.