Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for GIFT City Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

Stock brokers will no longer need a No-Objection Certificate from the regulator to set up a subsidiary or joint venture in GIFT City.

Trading & Investment

Off-exchange Derivatives Present Risks to Investors: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

WFE calls for measures to avoid the development of an off-exchange derivatives market that is opaque and less fair to investors.

Payments & Settlements

AusPayNet Launches Industry Code for e-Conveyancing Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

AusPayNet says the new industry code will enhance security, standardise and provide efficiency to e-conveyancing payments.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Green Lights CATL’s Planned $5b IPO in Hong Kong

By Editors | 27/03/2025

The battery maker’s IPO would be the largest share sale in Hong Kong since January 2021. The proceeds will be used to build factories overseas.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Liquidity Boost to Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The EBP platform would be mandatory for private placement debt issues exceeding INR 200 million. The RFQ platform will be more accessible for retail investors.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Issues Regulations for Anti-foreign Sanctions Law

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

Individuals or entities placed on an anti-sanctions list can be denied entry into China, restricted from doing business in the country, and have their assets within China seized or frozen.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Forms High-Level Committee to Review Conflict of Interest Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The committee will make recommendations to strengthen accountability and ethical conduct of members of the SEBI board.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance on Holding Virtual Meetings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

The updated guidance sets out ASIC’s expectations on holding virtual meetings and includes the option to use telephone lines and webcasts.

Payments & Settlements

FSS Probing KRX Over System Failure That Halted KOSPI Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The system error caused a seven-minute freeze in KOSPI trading, the first market halt during regular hours since KRX was established in 2005.