SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Shortlist Managers for Market Development Fund by Q3

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

MAS has drawn strong interest from global and regional asset managers for its SGD 5 billion programme aimed at revitalising the local stock market.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures in Annual Reports

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Large listed companies will adopt the rules first. Scope 3 emissions disclosures deferred until timelines are finalised.

ESG / Sustainability

Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Unified Disclosure Rules for Asset Management Products

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The draft rules aim to standardise disclosure rules across bank wealth management, trust, and insurance asset management products.

Securities / Derivatives

First ETF Launched Under Shanghai-Brazil Connectivity Scheme

By Editors | 28/05/2025

Brazilian investors can now access Chinese markets via a new ETF, the first link between Shanghai and South America

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Require Investor Training for Access to Risky Products

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

Korean regulators are introducing mandatory education and simulated trading requirements for retail access to overseas derivatives and leveraged ETPs.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Planning to Introduce Zero-Day Options – Report

By Editors | 28/05/2025

Short-dated contracts have become popular in the US, though there are concerns that they exacerbate volatility and could endanger financial markets.

Enforcement

NSE Offers Settlement to SEBI to Clear Path for IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

SEBI is expected to accept, resolving a regulatory dispute that dates back to 2015 and paving a way for NSE to launch an IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Limits Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

SEBI is mandating that equity derivatives must expire only on Tuesdays or Thursdays. NSE and BSE are both expected to choose Tuesday as their expiry day.