SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

The SC has issued new product governance guidelines to promote responsible innovation and strengthen investor protection.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Reinstates Normal Trading Rules After Ceasefire Declared

By Editors | 25/06/2025

The SET has reverted to its normal ceiling and floor limits and dynamic price band after tightening its rules two days earlier.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Introduces New Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

The amended enterprise law introduces beneficial ownership disclosure rules and caps the debt-to-equity ratio for private corporate bond issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Eyes Emerging Market Currency Growth, Deeper Global Connectivity

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

SGX is strengthening its global presence with the launch of BRL futures, growth in its T+1 trading session, and plans to invest further in digitisation.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Boosts Market Monitoring Amid Middle East Tensions

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

KRX announced the formation of an “Emergency Market Operations Committee” to prepare for potential market volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

CDSL: Modernizing India’s Capital Markets with Technology

By Editors | 24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.