SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Enforcement

KRX Proposes Individual-Based Monitoring to Curb Illegal Trading

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

The bourse operator plans a new data submission requirement for members to better detect links between accounts held by individuals.

Securities / Derivatives

Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s BOI, SET Launch Initiative to Drive Multinational Listings

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

The collaboration aims to promote listings, attract foreign investment, and support efficiency upgrades in key sectors.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea to Build Surveillance System for New ATS Nextrade

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

FSS Korea is developing a direct monitoring system for Nextrade amid rising volumes and unfair trading concerns.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

By Editors | 19/08/2025

MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

AML / KYC

Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.