Trading & Investment

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.

Trading & Investment

Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Creates Single-Window Entry for Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

New unified rules will let sovereign wealth funds and other low-risk institutions access both FPI and FVCI routes through one registration.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes New Position Limit Rules for Equity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The regulator plans to align position limits with delta-based metrics and introduce slab-based caps to strengthen risk monitoring in index derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Trading & Investment

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.

Trading & Investment

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Structural Regulation

CBSL Approves Acquisition of HSBC Retail Arm in Sri Lanka

By Editors | 05/12/2025

The deal, impacting around 200,000 customers, is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending further requirements.