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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

    Structural Regulation

    China Not Currently Processing New QDLP Fund Registrations - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    Global asset managers have been unable to register new offshore investment products under the QDLP programme since July.

    Structural Regulation

    Beijing Exchange Weighs Overhaul of IPO Subscription System

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    BSE officials are assessing prerequisites for switching from cash-based subscriptions to market-capitalisation allocation to reduce capital freezes and speculation.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Outlines KOSDAQ Overhaul Plan to Lure Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The FSC says the plan introduces easier listings for high-tech firms, stricter delisting rules, and powerful incentives to draw in pension funds.

    Structural Regulation

    India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.

    Trading & Investment

    JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.

    Trading & Investment

    China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea FSS Tightens Disclosure and Ad Rules Ahead of IMA Market Debut

    By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

    The FSS has mandated strict scenario analysis and reporting requirements for Integrated Investment Accounts to mitigate misselling risks as firms prepare year-end launches.

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