Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Faces Global Criticism Over Proposed Tax Hikes

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

A plan to lower the capital gains tax threshold and raise corporate taxes has sparked a sharp market sell-off and fierce criticism.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Tax Credits to Offset Impact of OECD Global Tax Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

The new incentives aim to retain investment from multinational firms, while new matching funds will support local deep-tech start-ups.

Structural Regulation

China NDRC Proposes to Tighten Rules for State Investment Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

The proposed regulations aim to prevent wasteful competition among government-backed funds and steer capital towards key strategic technology sectors.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Looser Rules on Low-Denomination Debt Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

SEBI will permit the issuance of debt instruments with a face value of INR 10,000 even if they do not carry periodic interest or dividends.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Approves Early Delisting Mechanism for Illiquid Warrants

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The new mechanism allows issuers to apply for the early delisting of warrants that meet three specific conditions.

Structural Regulation

ICAI Partners with IVCA, NSE IX to Strengthen India’s Financial Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The partnerships are expected to enhance governance, and boost investor protection, both key pillars in India’s journey toward a $5 trillion economy.

Market Abuse

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2025

The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.