SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Grants Two New Crypto Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2025

The licences were granted to YAX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tiger Brokers, and Panthertrade, a subsidiary of Futu Holdings.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Eases Access to Government Bonds for Foreign Investors

By Editors | 30/01/2025

The measures come ahead of the inclusion of South Korean government bonds in the WGBI, starting in November 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Promote Development of Index Investment Products

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2025

The CSRC will establish a fast-track registration mechanism for registering stock ETFs and expand cross-border ETF connectivity

Securities / Derivatives

China Grants Three Insurance Firms Approval for Stock Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2025

The insurance firms received NFRA approval to participate in a pilot programme to invest CNY 52 billion in the stock market

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Enable Retail Investors to Trade in Foreign Bonds

By Editors | 28/01/2025

Securities firms will be able to self-trade in specific foreign bonds so they can provide investors access to lower denomination subscriptions

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Urges Listed Firms to Reduce Lag for English Disclosures

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

Listed companies are expected to take “proactive measures” to improve the scope, content and timing of English-language disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Enhances Cross-selling Benefits Among FIs

By Editors | 28/01/2025

Futures brokers and insurance brokers will be allowed to cross-sell financial products, subject to them meeting certain qualifications.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand SEC Adds SRI Funds to ESG Product Platform

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2025

The Platform, initially launched in January 2023, now include detailed information on sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) funds.