Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Proposes Tailored KOSDAQ Listing Standards for AI, Energy, Space Firms

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The bourse aims to implement sector-specific qualitative review criteria for innovative industries, expanding beyond existing bio-focused standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges Bar Brokers From Distributing Third-Party Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The move clarifies rules for brokers also registered as research analysts, aiming to curb investor leverage and prevent conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Extend Kill Switch Mechanism to Bond Market

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The exchange will gain authority to cancel problematic orders and suspend trading from February following similar measures for equities.

Securities / Derivatives

China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

By Editors | 29/12/2025

New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

Market Infrastructure

TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

By Editors | 29/12/2025

The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Mandates Stricter Corporate Disclosures on Treasury Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

New rules lower the reporting threshold for treasury stock holdings and require disclosures on serious accidents and M&A board discussions.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.