Trading & Investment

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

Korea Approves New Rules to Prevent Illegal Short-selling

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/02/2025

The new rules will take effect on 31 March, alongside the lifting of a ban on short selling that was imposed in November 2023.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Ease Tax Rules on Overseas Income to Capital Inflows

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2025

Thailand is considering easing personal income tax rules for overseas income to encourage repatriation, said a senior official.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Gazettes Subsidiary Legislation on Paperless Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2025

Six pieces of subsidiary legislation set out detailed operational and regulatory matters for the uncertificated securities market regime.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Considers Reviving Long-Term Equity Fund Programme

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2025

The LTF programme offered tax incentives to long-term investors in the stock market but ended at the end of 2019.

Tokenisation

Thai Government Plans Launch of First Tokenised Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2025

The pilot issuance will allow retail investors to participate in trading tokenised government bonds through securities firms.

Cryptocurrency

OJK Considers Allowing Crypto ETF Listings in Indonesia

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

OJK is conducting a review to determine whether crypto ETFS will be permitted and which crypto assets would qualify for inclusion in an ETF.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Lower IPO Hurdles for Mainland Companies

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2025

Proposed changes expected to be announced later this year aim to lower fundraising thresholds, optimise market structure, and enhance corporate governance.

Trading & Investment

MAS Expert Group Proposes Measures to Boost Equities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025

The Equities Market Review Group has proposed the introduction of tax incentives to attract more Singapore listings and incentivise funds to invest in domestic equities.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Securities Association Calls for “Reasonable” Securities Transaction Tax

By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2025

Taiwan will face the issue of whether to extend securities transaction tax rates each year, causing uncertainties in the market.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.

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