SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

China, Hong Kong Expand Bond Connect to Non-Banks, Ease Repo Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes expected by end-August.

Securities / Derivatives

Taskforce Suggests Oversight Body to Strengthen Accountability of BSEC

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The proposed oversight body would be intended to reduce undue interference from the Finance Ministry, restoring investor confidence in Bangladesh’s capital market.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam to Tighten Tax Rules on Dividends and Bonus Shares

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The proposed tax rules would require personal income tax on stock-based dividends and bonus shares to be paid when they are received, rather than upon sale.

Enforcement

India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

By Editors | 08/07/2025

SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

ESG / Sustainability

WEF Survey: Exchanges Are Deepening Climate, ESG Commitments

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The report outlines the increasing role played by exchanges within sustainable finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Single VWAP Contract Note for Trade Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reform consolidates multi-exchange trades into a single document for institutional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mulls Stricter Currency Rules to Curb TWD Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The proposed rules will require foreign stock investors to show proof of equity orders before converting funds into TWD.