Trading & Investment

    Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

    Sustainable Finance

    Tokyo and Luxembourg Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 08/05/2026

    The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investment between the two financial hubs.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Revamps Omnibus Account Rules for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

    Authorities will allow encrypted IDs in place of personal data for foreign investors using omnibus accounts to improve market access.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Expand Scope of Online Bond Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    SEBI proposes to ease compliance rules and allow online bond platforms to offer financial products regulated by the IFSCA.

    Structural Regulation

    Key Asian FX Benchmarks Exempted from EU Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

    The decision provides certainty for EU firms using benchmarks for the Indian rupee, Korean won, Philippine peso and Taiwan dollar to hedge currency risks.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Plans Bali-Based International Financial Centre

    By Editors | 07/05/2026

    The government is in early discussions to develop the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone into a financial hub managed by a special authority.

    Structural Regulation

    India Notifies Increase in Foreign Investment Limit for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    India’s Ministry of Finance has amended foreign exchange rules to permit 100 percent foreign direct investment in insurers and intermediaries via the automatic route.

    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.

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