Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Beijing Exchange Weighs Overhaul of IPO Subscription System

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

BSE officials are assessing prerequisites for switching from cash-based subscriptions to market-capitalisation allocation to reduce capital freezes and speculation.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Outlines KOSDAQ Overhaul Plan to Lure Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The FSC says the plan introduces easier listings for high-tech firms, stricter delisting rules, and powerful incentives to draw in pension funds.

Securities / Derivatives

India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Identifies Consumer Protection Deficiencies at Eight FIs

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The FSS found significant governance gaps across the sector, ordering improvement plans and management interviews for lagging institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Cuts Risk Charge for Insurers' Equity Investments - Report

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Thailand’s insurance regulator has lowered equity risk charges to spur investment and is preparing a national fund to manage rising climate-related liabilities.

Securities / Derivatives

China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.