SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Consults on Framework for Orderly Exit of KYC Registration Agencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

KRAs would be required to develop a Standard Operating Procedure to ensuring continuity of services in the event of voluntary exit or involuntary cessation of operations.

Securities / Derivatives

India Enhances Framework for GIFT City Bullion Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2025

The IFSCA has extended the trading hours of IIBX, eased entry barriers for investors, and tightened due diligence rules for vault managers.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2025

The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul

By Editors | 05/05/2025

Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market

By Editors | 04/05/2025

Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Launches Task Force to Simplify Public Fund Explanations

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The task force will identify ways to rationalise product explanations to cut consultation times and improve investor understanding of public funds.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Commence Inspections of Asset Managers in Mid-May

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The on-site inspections are expected to focus on the appropriateness of collateral assets, credit risk, fees for synthetic ETFs, and arrangements with liquidity providers.