Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

ASX Faces Investor Split Over Dual-Class Share Proposal

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

Australia’s largest investors express mixed views as ASX seeks reforms to attract listings and compete with global markets.

Trading & Investment

Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts

By Editors | 10/07/2025

The proposed reform would offer a lower, separate tax rate for dividends from companies with high payout ratios, aiming to tackle the "Korea discount".

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud

By Editors | 09/07/2025

Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.

Trading & Investment

Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

By Editors | 09/07/2025

The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Relaxes Asset Disclosure Rules for Largest Public Companies

By Editors | 08/07/2025

The FSC has raised the reporting thresholds for certain non-related party transactions, a move expected to reduce disclosures by over 80 percent for 34 top firms.

Operational Risk

China Mandates Stricter ETF Risk Controls for Fund Managers, Brokers

By Editors | 08/07/2025

New rules require fund managers to enhance operational controls and brokers to monitor high-risk client trading, amid rapid market growth.

Trading & Investment

UPDATED: Bond Connect Expands to Non-Banks, Repo Rules Eased

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes launching on 25 August.