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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Rollout of Algo Trading Rules with Phased Timeline

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

    SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    China Probes US Quant Firm Tower Research Over Hardware Imports

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    Customs authorities are investigating allegations of smuggling, while financial regulators examine if the firm gained an unfair trading advantage at the SHFE.

    Trading & Investment

    Korean Politicians Propose Mandatory Share Buyback Cancellation, Tax Cuts

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    Rival parties are competing to attract retail investors with proposals aimed at boosting shareholder returns and tackling the "Korea discount."

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchange Debuts First Foreign-Sponsored Consumer REIT

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

    The listing on the SSE marks China’s first consumer REIT sponsored by an international asset manager, reflecting a push to diversify asset classes.

    Trading & Investment

    India's NSE IFSC to Launch Daily-Expiry Nifty 50 Options

    By Editors | 01/10/2025

    The dollar-denominated contracts will offer daily expiries from 13 October, a first for an Indian exchange, aiming to attract international and high-frequency traders.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Rewards 14 Asset Managers for Deepening Local Market Ties

    By Editors | 01/10/2025

    Eleven foreign and three domestic firms have been granted regulatory incentives for boosting investment, talent, and assets under management in Taiwan.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia and WIPO to Pilot IP-Backed Financing for SMEs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2025

    The partnership aims to unlock new funding avenues by enabling Malaysian firms to use intellectual property such as patents and trademarks as collateral.

    Trading & Investment

    China Opens ETF Options Market to Foreign Investors for Hedging

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    Qualified foreign investors can trade listed ETF options on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, but for hedging only.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Proposes Major Overhaul of Structured Products Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2025

    HKEX is consulting on plans to significantly raise capital and rating requirements for issuers while streamlining listing processes to boost competitiveness.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka SEC Launches 10-year Roadmap to Overhaul Capital Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2025

    Regulator unveils 12 key projects including stock exchange demutualisation and a new derivatives market to boost economic growth.

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