SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Set to Launch New Trading System After 10yr Delay

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

The project to develop the new system was approved in 2012 for deployment in 2015. It is now expected to launch in May this year.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Issues Guidance on Resumption of Licensing Fee Collection

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

The SFC issued a quick guide and related FAQs to help the industry better manage matters related to annual licensing fee payment.

Enforcement

FSC Korea Announces Conclusion of Short-Selling Investigations

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

A total 13 international investment banks were fined a combined USD 60 million for naked short-selling in Korea.

Market Infrastructure

Fiji, PNG Advance Plan to Jointly Establish Market Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

SPX and PNGX Group are looking to adopt a single integrated, end-to-end trading platform and CSD solution.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Clarifies Managed Investment Trusts Tax Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

New tax amendments confirm that foreign pension funds can continue accessing concessional withholding tax rates through MITs.

Securities / Derivatives

UBS Gains Approval for China Strategic Restructuring

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

UBS has received regulatory approval to sell a significant stake in its Chinese securities joint venture, Credit Suisse Securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Updates Rules to Allow Leveraged & Inverse ETFs

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

Thailand’s securities watchdog greenlights new regulations on leveraged and inverse ETFs, opening up new investment products to the market.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Considers Lowering Board Lot Sizes to Boost Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

HKEX is reportedly considering mandating that brokers charge the same price for trading single shares as they do for board lots.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.