Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Rules for Migration to Accredited-Investor AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

The new framework introduces a formal pathway for Accredited Investor–only funds and expands operational flexibilities for Large Value Funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

By Editors | 10/12/2025

The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches Pre-open Session for Equity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

NSE started running a structured pre-open auction for equity derivatives, a move designed to enhance transparency and orderly market openings.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches PaRRVA Framework to Verify Performance Claims, Tackle Finfluencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The new SEBI-backed verification agency aims to curb misleading claims from finfluencers and provide investors with independently verified performance data.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Unveils New Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

RBI issues a unified rulebook allowing broader resident and non-resident participation to deepen market liquidity and internationalise the rupee.