SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

Big Picture

China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

AML / KYC

New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025

The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.

AML / KYC

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

ESG / Sustainability

NSE Lists India’s First ESG Bonds Under New Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

Indian multinational L&T raised INR 5 billion via bonds issued under SEBI’s new framework for ESG and sustainability-linked bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

The guidelines aim to promote responsible product innovation and distribution while also strengthening investor protection.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.