SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Expert Group Proposes Measures to Boost Equities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025

The Equities Market Review Group has proposed the introduction of tax incentives to attract more Singapore listings and incentivise funds to invest in domestic equities.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Securities Association Calls for “Reasonable” Securities Transaction Tax

By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2025

Taiwan will face the issue of whether to extend securities transaction tax rates each year, causing uncertainties in the market.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Bank Employee for Insider Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 14/02/2025

A former employee of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is suspected of making illegal profits from stock transactions based on non-public tender offer information.

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Expected to Roll Back Climate-Related Disclosure Rule

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda called it “deeply flawed” and warned that it could inflict “significant harm” on the capital markets and the economy.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.

Market Infrastructure

Korea FSS Emphasises Stability and Innovation in 2025 Business Plan

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025

A major component of the plan is the modernisation of Korea’s capital market​​, including supporting the introduction of new investment products

Crypto / Digital Assets

OECD Offers Recommendations to Boost Tokenisation in Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

New OECD report outlines factors hindering broader adoption of asset tokenisation and offers a series of recommended policy actions.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Allows SEBI-registered Non-bank Brokers Access to NDS-OM

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

Non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM on behalf of clients. This is expected to enhance retail trading of G-Secs.

Enforcement

FSC Korea Revises Regulations for Credit Rating Agencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

Explicit penalties introduced for corporate credit rating agencies found engaging in fraudulent evaluations or coercing specific rating outcomes