Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Broadens ESG Fund Investment Scope to Include REITs

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Thai SEC expanded the eligible assets for Thai ESG funds to include sustainable REITs and infrastructure funds, effective 16 October.

Enforcement

Vietnam Uncovers Widespread Bank, Corporate Bond Violations

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

A government probe into misuse of funds and disclosure failures at banks and property firms sparks market turmoil and policy reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Court Clears Kakao Founder of Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 22/10/2025

The acquittal removes a key regulatory threat to Kakao’s banking licence and allows the tech giant to refocus on its AI-driven overhaul.

Enforcement

Korean Regulators Draw Fire Over “Lenient” Penalties for Proxy Trading Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2025

FSS data reveals 56 staff proxy trading cases worth billions of won, but zero criminal charges filed, prompting calls for reform.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chairman Vows Balanced Regulation Amid Governance, Digital Asset Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Chairman Kelvin Wong highlighted a focus on issuer quality and digital asset innovation while warning of rising financial scams.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.