Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Nepal Securities Regulator Gets New Chairman to Drive Reform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

Dr Gopal Prasad Bhatta has been appointed the new chairman of the SEBON, tasked with restoring confidence and clearing a significant backlog of initial public offerings.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Lithium Carbonate Futures to Global Investors

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The move allows foreign traders direct access to yuan-denominated lithium carbonate contracts, aiming to solidify China's influence over the key battery material.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Moves to Finalise Short Selling Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The stock exchange has received comments on the rules from the SEC and is addressing these to advance the framework.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Overhauls Framework for Handling Client Unpaid Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The new rules introduce an auto-pledge mechanism and set firm deadlines for payment and the automatic release of securities.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Eases Dividend Rules for Open-Ended Mutual Funds

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The move allows asset managers to retain and reinvest earnings instead of paying mandatory dividends, aiming to boost fund values and offer tax advantages to investors.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Stock Exchanges Regain Powers to Impose Market Controls

By Editors | 06/07/2026

BSEC has restored the authority of the country’s two bourses to set their own circuit breakers and other key trading parameters.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Unveils Details for New China Government Bond Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The exchange has released contract specifications and trading arrangements for the futures contract, including fee waivers and a key data partnership.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mulls New Mechanism to Open Commodity Derivatives to FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

An advisory panel is considering a proposal to allow foreign investors into physically settled commodity derivatives.

Structural Regulation

ASX Ordered to Pay AUD 20.5 Million for Misleading Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The penalty stems from a misleading 2022 market announcement on the progress of its critical CHESS replacement technology project.