Trading & Investment

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

    Trading & Investment

    NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

    By Editors | 11/02/2026

    The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

    Trading & Investment

    ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

    ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Move to T+1 Not a Main Priority for Market Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

    While a shorter settlement cycle could attract mainland investors, market participants want HKEX to prioritise Stock Connect enhancements.

    Structural Regulation

    China Tightens Underwriting Rules, Set Quantitative Metrics for IPO Research

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    The new guidelines introduce strict evaluation metrics for earnings forecasts in research reports and add bribery as an aggravating factor for penalties.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Regulators Directed to Fast-Track Establishment of Gold Exchange

    By Editors | 10/02/2026

    Government orders central bank to finalise plans for a national gold exchange and tap vast public reserves to boost economy.

    AI Risk & Governance

    IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Credit Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

    Draft rules aim to deepen corporate bond market by introducing new products, expanding user eligibility, and setting stricter guardrails.

     

    Trading & Investment

    PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.

    Trading & Investment

    Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Streamlines FPI Debt Cap Under Voluntary Retention Route

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

    The RBI has merged VRR investment limits into the broader FPI debt ceilings, aiming to encourage long-term investments in government and corporate bonds.

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