Trading & Investment

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    EME Derivatives Growth Hindered by Structural Barriers, BIS Survey Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

    Turnover in emerging market derivatives has grown, but offshore clearing and a lack of local exchange-traded markets remain key challenges.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Mulls Tighter Derivatives Trading Norms to Limit Retail Participation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    SEBI is examining whether to introduce investor suitability criteria for derivatives trading, including rules tied to a trader’s equity market exposure.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Consolidation of FPI Rules to Streamline Foreign Investment

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    The consultation proposes consolidated rules for FPIs and Designated Depository Participants to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Chief Wu Qing Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The plan prioritises support for tech innovation, attracting long-term capital, and expanding high-level institutional opening-up, says CSRC Chairman.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

    Structural Regulation

    FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.

    Trading & Investment

    FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia in Final Stages of Launching Regulatory Framework for Gold ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

    OJK confirmed that the finalised framework for gold ETFs will be issued by end 2025. Mutual fund manager BRI-MI has announced plans to launch a product.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Orders FXCM to Stop Issuing CFDs to Retail Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The interim stop order cites deficiencies in the firm's target market determination under design and distribution obligations.

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