Trading & Investment

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

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Government Supplies BDT 10b to Support Capital Market

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

    The government is providing low-cost funds to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh to enable it to invest more in the stock market.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s AMFI Seeks 10-Years of Trade Data as SEBI Mulls Brokerage Fee Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    India’s mutual fund industry is compiling a decade of trading records after SEBI requested detailed data to evaluate its proposal to sharply cut brokerage fees.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

    Sustainable Finance

    South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

    Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

    The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

    Trading & Investment

    Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.

    Market Abuse

    JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

    Market Abuse

    SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

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