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    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.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

    By Editors | 06/10/2025

    SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC to Fast Track Capital Raising for Agribusiness

    By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

    The new SEC FARMS programme aims to streamline securities registration and allows agribusinesses to raise up to PHP 500 million per project.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Proposes Rules to Attract Foreign Finance Talent

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

    The draft amendment to qualification criteria for foreign financial professionals is part of Taiwan’s push to strengthen its role as an Asian asset management hub.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Issues New Rules to Streamline IPO and Listing Reviews

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

    The new rules align IPO and stock listing reviews, aiming to cut delays, reduce overlap, and strengthen investor protection.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

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