Market Data & Technology

Market Abuse

SEBI Probes Foreign HFTs over Access to NSE Data: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

SEBI is investigating whether global HFT firms gained an unfair edge from enriched NSE data, as part of a wider probe into market manipulation and tax practices.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

Structural Regulation

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Trading & Investment

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Market Abuse

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

Trading & Investment

BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

Structural Regulation

India Caps Tax Audits at 60 Per Partner to Curb Market Concentration

By Editors | 01/08/2025

The new mandatory guidelines, effective from April 2026, aim to enhance audit quality and ensure a wider distribution of assignments.

Trading & Investment

KRX Amends Rules to Increase Flexibility in Market Maker Reassignment

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The derivatives market guidelines have been amended to allow immediate reassignment of market makers during contract suspensions, aiming to reduce liquidity gaps.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Consults on Ending Physical Annual Reports for Debt Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The proposed move aims to align rules for non-convertible securities with those for equities, resulting in ease of doing business and cost savings.