Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korean Authorities to Step Up Crackdown on Market Abuse

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The new person-based monitoring and a joint taskforce are already disrupting major stock manipulation schemes as Korea implements its “one-strike-out” approach.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Government Supplies BDT 10b to Support Capital Market

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

The government is providing low-cost funds to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh to enable it to invest more in the stock market.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s AMFI Seeks 10-Years of Trade Data as SEBI Mulls Brokerage Fee Cap

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

India’s mutual fund industry is compiling a decade of trading records after SEBI requested detailed data to evaluate its proposal to sharply cut brokerage fees.

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Details Regulatory Push on Private Credit, AI, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

SFC chief outlines new OTC reporting rules, 'human in the loop' AI policy, and final steps for digital asset framework.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.