Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

Trading & Investment

China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

By Editors | 30/04/2026

A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate

By Editors | 30/04/2026

SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

Trading & Investment

RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal

By Editors | 29/04/2026

India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Plans Uniform Price Bands for All Derivatives Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The regulator is looking to close a structural gap between exchanges that causes price distortions for stocks entering or exiting the derivatives segment.

Structural Regulation

KOFIA Launches Forum to Chart 10-Year Capital Market Blueprint

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

An industry-led forum will develop long-term growth strategies and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and tackling the 'Korea Discount'.