Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Adopts 'Engage and Correct' Approach for New Sustainability Reporting Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    Regulators will prioritise guidance and corrective action for reporting gaps, but will enforce against serious or fraudulent disclosure breaches.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Consolidation of FPI Rules to Streamline Foreign Investment

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    The consultation proposes consolidated rules for FPIs and Designated Depository Participants to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

    From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Bans Finfluencer for Providing Advisory Services without Registration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    SEBI’s interim order alleges that a so-called trading academy operated by a finfluencer offered unregistered trading advice to thousands of retail investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Chief Wu Qing Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The plan prioritises support for tech innovation, attracting long-term capital, and expanding high-level institutional opening-up, says CSRC Chairman.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Requires Due Diligence on Overseas Property Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS has introduced a focused review system and mandatory due diligence reporting to strengthen oversight of overseas real estate funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KOFIA Urges Asset Managers to Tighten Up Advertising Practices

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The association has urged stricter internal reviews on promotional materials as regulators launch inspections into overseas investment marketing practices.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.

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