SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Crypto / Digital Assets

ChinaAMC HK Launches Asia-Pacific’s First Tokenised Retail Fund

By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

The fund introduces tokenised share classes, enabling investors to access critical information in real-time while benefiting from streamlined processes.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Exchanges Seek Regional Sustainability Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

ASEAN Exchanges seek to develop a centralised sustainability data infrastructure for the region, and a marketplace for technology-based sustainability solutions

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Relax Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

In a bid to support market growth, the SFC is proposing to lift position limits for futures and options contracts available on three indices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.

Enforcement

MAS Imposes Fines on Five Individuals for False Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

Joint investigations by MAS and the police found that the group was artificially inflating the share price of Epicentre Holdings in 2019.

Market Infrastructure

Korea: Resumption of Short-selling to Include All Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2025

When the ban is lifted on 31 March, investors will be able to short-sell any Korean stock, not just KOSPI 200 and Kosdaq 150 stocks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Revise Derivatives Market Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The changes include lower position limits for stock derivatives and stricter eligibility criteria for index derivatives.