Securities / Derivatives

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

    HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Strengthen Disclosure Rules for PE Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

    A new bill proposes removing disclosure exemptions for private equity funds and mandating quarterly reports.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Raise Corporate, Investor Taxes in Major Policy Shift

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    The plan reverses a prior corporate tax cut and introduces a capital gains tax for retail investors, aiming to boost revenue and address fiscal deficits.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Compliance with New Algo Trading Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    Brokers and market participants have been given a two-month extension to comply with the new framework.

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