SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

SZSE Revises ChiNext Index Compilation Method

By Editors | 08/05/2025

The SZSE will introduce a mechanism which would automatically exclude from the index any stocks with an ESG rating below B.

Securities / Derivatives

China Unveils Support Package Amid Escalating Trade War with US

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

The package includes an RRR cut, lower lending rates, refinements to PBOC re-lending programmes, and other targeted measures.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Introduces New Cooling-Off Norms for MII Directors

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

SEBI has introduced a cooling-off period for directors moving between competing market infrastructure institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Separate Voluntary Delisting Route for PSUs

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The new route is expected to make delisting for public sector undertakings with thin public float or outdated business prospects.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam’s HoSE Launches New Trading System Developed by KRX

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2025

Vietnam’s HoSE launches new trading system after years of setbacks and delays, aligning the market more closely with international standards.

Securities / Derivatives

ICAI to Collaborate with SEBI to Tackle Financial Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The ICAI will prepare a research paper aimed at strengthening the regulator’s ability to detect and prevent financial frauds.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Launches New Bond Programme for Mid-Sized Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The programme enables mid-sized companies to issue bonds directly to Qualified Institutional Buyers, with credit guarantees and reduced issuance costs.

Enforcement

Top CSRC Official Under Investigation for Corruption

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025

Wang Jianjun has been serving as CSRC vice-chair since 2021, responsible for overseeing capital markets, financial institutions, and bond regulations.