SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam’s HoSE Launches New Trading System Developed by KRX

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2025

Vietnam’s HoSE launches new trading system after years of setbacks and delays, aligning the market more closely with international standards.

Securities / Derivatives

ICAI to Collaborate with SEBI to Tackle Financial Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The ICAI will prepare a research paper aimed at strengthening the regulator’s ability to detect and prevent financial frauds.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Launches New Bond Programme for Mid-Sized Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The programme enables mid-sized companies to issue bonds directly to Qualified Institutional Buyers, with credit guarantees and reduced issuance costs.

Enforcement

Top CSRC Official Under Investigation for Corruption

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025

Wang Jianjun has been serving as CSRC vice-chair since 2021, responsible for overseeing capital markets, financial institutions, and bond regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Mutual Funds to Gain Greater Flexibility to Invest in Foreign Funds

By Editors | 07/05/2025

The SEC is proposing to allow Thai mutual funds to invest in alternative CIS structures such as commodity-based trusts

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Four Audit Staff Over False Accountants’ Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

The ICAC said the audit staff defrauded their principal as well as HKEX to secure the listing of a Macao construction firm.

Securities / Derivatives

US Lawmakers Call on SEC to Delist 25 Chinese Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025

The lawmakers claim 25 Chinese companies listed in the US are ultimately harnessed by China for “nefarious state purposes” and should be delisted.

AML / KYC

Philippine Stock Exchange Signs Legal Aid Pact with Bar Association

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

Under the agreement, stock market investors can receive free legal assistance to address harms such as those caused by securities fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Proposes to Remove Redundant Rules for PTS Operators

By Editors | 07/05/2025

The amendments are in response to new regulations that directly place reporting and publication requirements on operators of Proprietary Trading Systems.