SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Drop Proposal to Cap Intraday Derivatives Positions

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

More than half the public comments opposed the intraday limits, arguing they would hurt legitimate market-making and disrupt liquidity.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Implements Stricter Rules on Structured Product Sales

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

The new rules are intended to address mis-selling and protect vulnerable investors from unsuitable financial products

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

NSE has received an in-principle approval but the terms of the contract are still being discussed.

Fintech / Regtech

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

By Editors | 14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow IAs, RAs to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

Allowing investment advisers and research analysts to use liquid mutual fund units is intended to provide flexibility and ease operational challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Designates Financial Futures Exempt From After-Hours Liquidation

By Editors | 13/05/2025

TAIFEX reminded futures commission merchants to maintain adequate risk controls for futures traders’ margins and open positions

Securities / Derivatives

China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities, Suspends Exec Over Margin Lending Failures

By Editors | 13/05/2025

The SFC said Sino-Rich Securities had inadequate documentation and enforcement of margin lending policies.