Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches Validated UPI Payment System to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

SEBI has rolled out a new verified payment system to protect investors from unauthorised fund collections.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Hard Term Limits for Independent Directors

By Editors | 02/10/2025

The regulator aims to bolster corporate governance by introducing a three-year fixed term and a strict nine-year cumulative cap for independent directors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Rollout of Algo Trading Rules with Phased Timeline

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

Proposed amendments will require listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes US Quant Firm Tower Research Over Hardware Imports

By Editors | 02/10/2025

Customs authorities are investigating allegations of smuggling, while financial regulators examine if the firm gained an unfair trading advantage at the SHFE.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Politicians Propose Mandatory Share Buyback Cancellation, Tax Cuts

By Editors | 02/10/2025

Rival parties are competing to attract retail investors with proposals aimed at boosting shareholder returns and tackling the "Korea discount."

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.