SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Updates Securities Lending and Margin Regulations

By Editors | 29/05/2025

FSC grants lenders greater autonomy, while setting caps on intraday lending and combined positions; hedging exemptions apply.

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.