Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Asset Manager for Nine Years

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The former HF Asset Management officer failed to act in the "best interests" of a fund that ended up losing 86 percent of its value.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Investment for 'Mega IBs'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

Regulators have proposed new rules forcing large investment banks to allocate 25% of certain funds to venture capital while tightening designation criteria.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Proposes to Reform Process for Appointing Top BSEC Officials

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

A draft law aims to overhaul the appointment process for the BSEC and introduce tougher penalties for market manipulation.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

By Editors | 17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Eurex Adds Korea to Equity Index Futures Lineup

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

Eurex said it is currently the only derivatives exchange outside of Korea offering access to a Korean equity index. 

AML / KYC

MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.