SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    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.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes Mandatory Phishing-Resistant MFA for Brokerages

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    FSA released draft guidelines to combat online fraud, requiring stronger authentication and setting schedules for implementation.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Penalises Hana Securities Manager for Illegal Stock Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    The FSS found that the manager abused privileged information obtained during his duties to conduct illegal trades through his wife's account.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.

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