Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for Listed Securitisations

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

Regulator seeks to align norms with the central bank, proposing to allow single-asset securitisations for RBI-regulated entities to boost market growth.

Trading & Investment

China Kicks Off Fund Benchmark Overhaul with First Batch of 195 Funds

By Mark Johnston | 05/05/2026

The first of four planned waves sees twelve firms revise fund contracts, linking manager pay more closely to benchmark performance.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Fund Transfer Rules for Foreign Futures Traders

By Editors | 04/05/2026

Regulators have amended rules to streamline fund transfers for foreign investors, aiming to reduce costs and attract greater participation in the local futures market.

Alternative Markets

Korea Taps Major Banks for KRW 1tn Startup Push

By Editors | 04/05/2026

Regulators and five largest banking groups have unveiled a plan to provide KRW 1 trillion in financial support for the country’s venture ecosystem.

Trading & Investment

SHFE Seeks Feedback on New Steel Options Contracts

By Editors | 04/05/2026

The exchange has launched a public consultation on draft specifications for new hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options.

Trading & Investment

China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

Market Risk

Japan Intervenes to Prop Up Yen After "Final Warning"

By Editors | 04/05/2026

Japanese authorities have intervened in currency markets for the first time since 2024, buying yen after repeated warnings to counter speculative selling.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

By Editors | 04/05/2026

The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.