Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.

Securities / Derivatives

China to End VAT Exemption on Government and Financial Bond Interest

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The move, effective from 8 August for new issues, aims to increase fiscal revenues and is expected to significantly impact institutional investors including banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Settles Data Sharing Case with NSE for $4.6m

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan's TOCOM to Launch Chubu Power Futures in 2026

By Editors | 02/08/2025

TOCOM plans to launch monthly and fiscal year contracts for Japan's third-largest power market, citing price volatility and user demand.

Market Infrastructure

China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Mulls Tighter Rules on Bond Futures Trading to Curb 'Spoofing'

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Industry bodies are discussing new guidelines after Nomura was fined for the manipulative practice of placing fake market orders.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.