Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Review Securities Lending Rules to Boost Cash Market Liquidity

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The regulator is reviewing the process and design of its SLB mechanism, which has seen limited traction compared to the more popular futures market for shorting.

Trading & Investment

India’s Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of Securities Tax

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The petitioner claims Securities Transaction Tax violates fundamental rights and results in double taxation on market trades.

Structural Regulation

Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.

Structural Regulation

New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.

Trading & Investment

RBI Opens Corporate Debt Market to Foreign Holders of Rupee Vostro Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The RBI has expanded the investment avenues for Special Rupee Vostro Account balances, now allowing non-residents to purchase corporate bonds and commercial paper.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.

Trading & Investment

ICMA, AFME Release Standard Bond Deal NDA Template for Emerging Markets

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

ICMA and AFME published a template confidentiality agreement to help streamline bond offerings for emerging market and infrequent issuers.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Gazettes Tax Rules for SFOs in Forest City Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The framework formalises Malaysia’s 20-year tax incentive scheme for family offices, aimed at attracting global capital and drive local investments.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

Weekly and monthly contracts will transition to new sizes beginning with the January 2026 expiry, while quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition from 30 December 2025.