SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI May Rename Broker Penalties to Reduce "Stigma"

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations

By Editors | 09/07/2025

Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Relaxes Asset Disclosure Rules for Largest Public Companies

By Editors | 08/07/2025

The FSC has raised the reporting thresholds for certain non-related party transactions, a move expected to reduce disclosures by over 80 percent for 34 top firms.

Securities / Derivatives

China Mandates Stricter ETF Risk Controls for Fund Managers, Brokers

By Editors | 08/07/2025

New rules require fund managers to enhance operational controls and brokers to monitor high-risk client trading, amid rapid market growth.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow AMCs to Manage Pooled Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move aims to create a level playing field for AMCs, but comes with strict conditions to mitigate conflicts of interest and misuse of investor funds.

Market Infrastructure

UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 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.