SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Set to Launch Electricity Futures with Liquidity Scheme

By Editors | 01/07/2025

NSE will offer incentives to two market makers to boost trading in its new electricity futures contracts launching on 11 July.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

By Editors | 30/06/2025

SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

Fintech / Regtech

KSD Launches Testbed Platform for Security Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

KSD plans to transition the testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

By Editors | 29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.