Trading & Investment

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

    Trading & Investment

    SET to Review Short-Selling Rules to Boost Market Liquidity

    By Editors | 12/10/2025

    SET President Asadej Kongsiri said the exchange will look at its uptick rule, following a period of tighter regulations that impacted market liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Forms Task Force to Tackle Market Reform

    By Editors | 10/10/2025

    Finance minister to withhold fiscal incentives until IDX reins in speculative trading and improves governance to protect retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka SEC Rolls Out New Unit Trust Categorisation Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2025

    The move aims to standardise fund classification across the industry in line with IOSCO guidelines.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Expands Weekly Options, Sets Out Market Maker Requirements

    By Editors | 10/10/2025

    HKEX will require separate permits for market makers and warns participants about clearing rules and potential liquidity risks for the new contracts.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Details Tax and Residency Incentives in New Family Office Guide

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    New government-backed playbook outlines a 0% tax concession and a capital investment scheme to attract global family offices and solidify hub status.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Gain Emerging Market Status in FTSE Russell Upgrade

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to 'Secondary Emerging' status in response to regulatory reforms that improve market access and transparency.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Links FX-Retail platform with Bharat Connect to Widen Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    The pilot linkage is expected to expand retail access to the FX market, enabling customers of five banks to buy US dollars directly through digital channels and third-party apps.

    Trading & Investment

    Nepal Task Force Proposes Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market

    By Editors | 09/10/2025

    The plan includes removing lending caps, restructuring the stock exchange via an IPO, and introducing derivatives, short selling, and securities lending.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX to Reduce Electronics Options Contract Size

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    TAIFEX is quartering the contract multiplier and adjusting tick sizes to increase trading flexibility and attract more market participants.

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