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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.

    Trading & Investment

    China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand Launches Long-term Savings Scheme with Tax Benefits

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

    The TISA scheme is expected to not only boost personal savings but also strengthen Thailand’s capital markets.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Proposes Full Cost Disclosure in Retail FX Deals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

    RBI has proposed new rules requiring ADs to disclose the full transaction cost of foreign exchange deals to retail users to boost transparency in the FX market.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

    Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

    Structural Regulation

    S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

    By Editors | 10/12/2025

    The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE Launches Pre-open Session for Equity Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

    NSE started running a structured pre-open auction for equity derivatives, a move designed to enhance transparency and orderly market openings.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Unveils New Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    RBI issues a unified rulebook allowing broader resident and non-resident participation to deepen market liquidity and internationalise the rupee.

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