SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Scraps 50-Year-Old Share Classification Rule

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The SEC has ordered an end to the Class A and B share system, citing technological advances and market inefficiencies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Futures Exchanges Finalise Rules for Programmatic Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

China's five futures exchanges have detailed new reporting, fee, and risk management requirements for algorithmic and high-frequency trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Grants NCDEX In-Principle Nod for Equities Segment

By Editors | 11/08/2025

NCDEX has received conditional approval to launch equities and derivatives, plans INR 7.5 billion investment to develop the new segment.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

By Editors | 10/08/2025

A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes 'Ease of Business' Reforms for Investment Advisers

By Editors | 10/08/2025

Proposals include allowing the use of past performance data, easing corporatisation rules, and relaxing entry qualifications and registration requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Defines Scope for Foreign Bond Trading by Brokers

By Editors | 09/08/2025

New rules set strict credit rating, position limit, and internal control requirements for proprietary trading in foreign currency debt.