Trading & Investment

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

Short-selling Should be Allowed on More Stocks: FSS Head

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

As Korea prepares to resume short-selling, FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun said investor confidence would improve if short-selling was allowed on a broader range of stocks.

Market Abuse

UK CMA Fines Banks $132m for Anti Competitive Conduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and RBC were fined. Deutsche Bank also participated but was granted immunity for reporting the misconduct.

Trading & Investment

Thailand to Impose Limits on Short Selling and High Frequency Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

Short selling and HFT practices will only be allowed for stocks in the SET100 Index. The SET hopes this will bring greater market stability.

Trading & Investment

FIA Seeks Longer Implementation Period for CSRC’s Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2025

FIA says firms would face operational hurdles or even scale back in China without sufficient preparation time.

Trading & Investment

RBI Issues Directions on Government Securities Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

The new directions enhance flexibility for G-Sec transactions involving primary members of NDS-OM and their gilt account holders.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Expands “Talent List” for Fast Track Immigration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The updated talent list includes three additional financial services categories focusing on accounting, Islamic finance and commodities trading.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Finalises Plans to Launch State-run Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

Bullion banks in Indonesia are expected to support the growth of the domestic industry by expanding financial services linked to gold.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

Trading & Investment

Budget 2025: Singapore Unveils Measures to Boost Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025

Singapore will also set up a S$1bn private credit growth fund and allocate S$150mn to help companies improve their AI capabilities.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Sees First GEM Company Transfer to Main Board Since Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2025

Civil explosives producer Pizu Group is the first company to use the new streamlined mechanism to transfer from the GEM to the Main Board.

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