Securities / Derivatives

SET Bans Short-Selling, Tightens Market Control Measures

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

The curbs are temporary to give investors space to assess market conditions and make more informed decisions during a period of heightened uncertainty.

AML / KYC

FSC Taiwan Proposes Amendments to Wealth Management Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

The FSC proposes to remove the “high-net-worth client” definition and raise the investment threshold for discretionary services.

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Relaxes Equity Investment Limits for Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025

The NFRA is raising the upper limit of the equity asset allocation ratio of insurers and allowing them to increase investment in VC funds.

Securities / Derivatives

China State Investors Intervene to Stabilise Capital Market

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025

Central Huijin Investment and other state-owned companies increased their stock holdings in a bid to help stabilise the market.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Extends Implementation Deadline for New Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2025

The stock exchanges asked for additional time to finalise implementation standards that are still in discussion with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).

Securities / Derivatives

LCH Launches Malaysian Ringgit Non-deliverable Swaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

CIMB and Maybank were among the first institutions to clear MYR-denominated non-deliverable interest rate swaps.

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Enhance Derivatives Night Trading Convenience for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025

KRX will move to using its own infrastructure for night trading, rather than relying on trades going through Eurex members.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

AML / KYC

SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Cooperate on Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

The alliance includes joint technology initiatives, collaborative product development, and possible cross-market listings.

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