Trading & Investment

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

    image

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Amends Rules to Support ABS Issuance by KODIT

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The Credit Guarantee Fund will be able to use its own accounts to purchase the unsold portion of its asset-backed securities.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Decides on Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

    SEBI assigned Tuesday as the expiry day for all weekly index derivatives contracts of the NSE and Thursday for BSE contracts.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

    The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

    image

    CBDCs

    Lujiazui Forum: China Unveils Financial Opening Measures, e-CNY Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    Shanghai to host “international operations centre” for the digital yuan. New measures announced to boost foreign investment.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    China Broadens Derivatives Market Access for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    The DCE and SHFE have opened more commodity contracts to QFIs. China’s ETF options market will also be open to QFIs in October.

    image

    Payments & Settlements

    Shanghai, Hong Kong Agree 38-Point Action Plan to Deepen Ties

    By Editors | 19/06/2025

    The action plan includes specific measures such as jointly developing financial products and connecting Hong Kong’s FPS with China’s IBPS.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    Shanghai STAR Market to Reopen to Loss-Making Tech Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    The STAR Market will once again allow unprofitable technology companies to list, as part of a series of reforms aimed at bolstering support for strategic industries.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    AIA, Aegon Secure Approval for Shanghai Insurance Asset Management Units

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    AIA and Aegon have gained approval to establish wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management subsidiaries in Shanghai. AIA Group and Aegon […]

    image

    Trading & Investment

    China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    The consultation proposes expanded access for non-residents, streamlined reporting, and stronger oversight of offshore trades.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.