Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Thailand Revises Rules on Short Selling, Algorithmic Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024

The revised rules introduce the uptick rule and a registration requirement for HFT investors, among other measures, effective from 1 July.

Structural Regulation

US Teasury Proposes Rules to Curb Investment in Chinese Tech

By Editors | 25/06/2024

The proposed rules prohibit US investment in certain technologies and products, and require notification for certain other transactions.

Structural Regulation

UBS Partially Offloads Stake in Credit Suisse China Venture

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2024

UBS had to reduce its stake because foreign shareholders are not allowed to simultaneously hold majority stakes in more than one domestic brokerage.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Scrutinising IPO Applicants from China, Hong Kong

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2024

Nasdaq officials have reportedly been inquiring into the identities and independence of pre-IPO investors of Chinese and Hong Kong companies seeking to list in the US.

Alternative Markets

China Proposes Measures to Develop Venture Capital Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2024

Chinese VC investment will be opened up to foreign investors, and support will be provided to help global players set up yuan-denominated VC funds domestically.

Trading & Investment

India Mulls Higher Tax for Derivatives to Deter Retail Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 25/06/2024

Proposals include a tax that would be deducted at source and a 30 percent capital gains tax, like what was introduced for crypto.

Trading & Investment

Korea Issues Regulatory Change Notices Relating to Short-Selling Ban

By Editors | 25/06/2024

The notices will implement reforms aimed at improving Korea’s short-selling system, including reducing the cash collateral ratio for retail investors.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Pledges to Expedite Approval Process for Overseas Listings

By Editors | 24/06/2024

CSRC vice chairman Fang Xinghai said there is a “long queue of companies” waiting to complete their registration for overseas listing applications.

Structural Regulation

RBI Revises Priority Sector Lending Guidelines for Banks

By Ajoy K Das | 24/06/2024

The revisions aim to encourage banks to incentivise lending in underserved areas and discourage lending in districts with already high loan sizes.