Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Confirms Plan to Launch Board Lot Consultation This Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

HKEX plans a consultation on adjusting stock trading size this year, building on robust first-half financial results.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.