Trading & Investment

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

    Market Data & Technology

    Dhaka Stock Exchange Cuts Tick Size for Penny Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    The DSE has reduced the minimum price movement for shares trading below BDT 1.00, aiming to restore liquidity and smoother price discovery for low-value stocks.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS, SGX RegCo Consult on Streamlining Listing and Prospectus Review

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    MAS has proposed transferring prospectus review powers to SGX RegCo, which is also consulting on rule changes to implement the shift and retire its Listings Advisory Committee.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Exempt Foreign Mutual Funds From Short-Swing Trading Rule

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The move allows ownership to be calculated per-product, levelling the playing field with domestic peers and addressing a long-standing industry concern.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Simplify Mutual Fund Regulations to Enhance Investor Protection

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

    The proposed overhaul introduces simplified compliance structures, revised expense ratio rules, and enhanced oversight of asset managers.

    Trading & Investment

    China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

    Trading & Investment

    Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

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