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    Trading & Investment

    Japan's TOCOM to Launch Chubu Power Futures in 2026

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    TOCOM plans to launch monthly and fiscal year contracts for Japan's third-largest power market, citing price volatility and user demand.

    Trading & Investment

    China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.

    Market Abuse

    Japan Mulls Tighter Rules on Bond Futures Trading to Curb 'Spoofing'

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    Industry bodies are discussing new guidelines after Nomura was fined for the manipulative practice of placing fake market orders.

    Trading & Investment

    ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

    The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

    HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

    Trading & Investment

    BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

    New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Raise Corporate, Investor Taxes in Major Policy Shift

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

    The plan reverses a prior corporate tax cut and introduces a capital gains tax for retail investors, aiming to boost revenue and address fiscal deficits.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Compliance with New Algo Trading Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    Brokers and market participants have been given a two-month extension to comply with the new framework.

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