Trading & Investment

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    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

    The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts to Formalise Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

    NSE has introduced EGRs, enabling dematerialised trading backed by physical gold in regulated vaults to improve transparency, liquidity and market access.

    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.

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