SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to Framework for Block Deals

By Editors | 23/08/2025

SEBI proposes to more than double the minimum block deal size to INR 250,000 and to widen the price band for large trades.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Overhauls CDI Framework with New Rules and Fees

By Editors | 22/08/2025

ASX is updating settlement rules and introducing fees for its nominee service, creating a commercial framework for CHESS Depositary Interests.

Securities / Derivatives

China Signals Further Opening of Futures Market, Eyes LNG Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2025

Regulators announce plans to list new products, including liquefied natural gas, and expand foreign investor access to boost pricing power.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Chairman Flags New Planned Curbs on Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 22/08/2025

SEBI is considering extending contract tenors and new intraday position limits to curb excessive speculation to protect retail investors from trading losses.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.

ESG / Sustainability

KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.

Securities / Derivatives

KOFIA Creates New Trading Segment for Delisted Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The association amended its rules to establish a trading department for delisted stocks, offering investors a six-month market opportunity with safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.

Fintech / Regtech

Hana Securities Completes Security Token Test with KSD

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Hana Securities has successfully validated its issuance and distribution platform in a regulatory sandbox in preparation for upcoming digital assets legislation.