Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Launch KOFR Swap Clearing on 27 October

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The move is part of a regulatory push to establish the risk-free KOFR as the new benchmark interest rate, replacing the CD rate.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.

AML / KYC

NZ Court Offers Clarity on Wholesale Investor Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

The High Court has clarified rules for 'eligible investor' certificates, providing certainty for capital-raisers but shifting the FMA's regulatory focus to professional 'gatekeepers'.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Proposes Investor ID for Derivatives Market by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

The SFC is consulting on extending its real-name trading regime to futures and options, mirroring rules already in place for securities.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidelines for Social Exchange Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The guidelines will pave the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects.