Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Proposes Mandatory E-Filing for Share Buybacks

04/11/2025

The draft rules aim to streamline corporate reporting by moving to a fully digital system, with a proposed effective date of May 2026.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Proposes Unified Rules for Corporate Overseas Lending

04/11/2025

Draft measures introduce an integrated macroprudential framework for both local and foreign currency loans, aiming to streamline cross-border fund management.

Trading & Investment

Korea: Three Consortia Vie for New Fractional Investment Trading Licences

03/11/2025

Three groups, including one led by KRX, have applied for licences to operate secondary trading platforms for fractional investments.

Cybersecurity

Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

03/11/2025

The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Approves Digital Shareholder Gift Platform to Boost E-Voting

03/11/2025

The new "eGift" service, operated by the TDCC, aims to increase shareholder activism and support corporate ESG policies by incentivising electronic voting.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Delays T+0 Stock Settlement Rollout for Brokers Again

03/11/2025

SEBI cited technological and operational readiness challenges at major brokers for the second postponement of the optional same-day settlement system.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Flags Risks of Corporate Crypto Treasuries, Mulls New Rules

03/11/2025

The SFC is concerned about speculative premiums on listed firms holding digital assets and is studying potential new guidelines.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Bourse to Launch ETF, Tightens Listed Company Oversight

03/11/2025

The exchange will launch a BSE 50 ETF and has published its first-ever information disclosure ratings for listed companies.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

03/11/2025

A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.