Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Eyes Higher Offshore Investment Limits for Mutual Funds

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

Regulators are considering a significant increase to the current 15 percent cap on overseas assets for local funds.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Unveils Platform to Tokenise Financial Assets Using CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The new Unified Markets Interface (UMI) architecture aims to modernise India’s markets through blockchain-based settlement and greater efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Ceding Approval Power to Bourses

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

BSEC will mandate stock exchange recommendations for IPOs and introduce stricter rules to boost transparency and attract quality listings.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Deadline for Angel Funds to Disclose Allocation Methodology

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

The compliance date was moved from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 following representations from the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Clearing Arm Invites Firms to Join 'Authorised Brokers' Panel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

HKSCC is selecting up to 10 firms for a three-year term to execute transactions on its behalf. Applicants must have at least HKD 100 million in liquid capital and China Connect capabilities.

Securities / Derivatives

Avanda Launches Singapore Fund Under MAS Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

The Singapore Discovery Fund becomes the second fund rolled out under MAS’s market development initiative, aims to revitalise the local equity market.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.