Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

CSRC Proposes Deep Cuts to Mutual Fund Sales Fees

By Editors | 08/09/2025

The move is the final step in a broader industry overhaul and is expected to save investors approximately CNY 30 billion annually.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Scraps Planned Tax Hikes on Securities and Property Transfers

By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2025

The finance ministry has withdrawn contentious proposals for a 20 percent tax on gains, opting to maintain current rates to ensure market stability.

Trading & Investment

Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

Trading & Investment

India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Eyes 7am Start to Pre-empt New Rival

By Editors | 05/09/2025

KRX is reportedly considering a new pre-market session to gain a competitive advantage over Nextrade, the country's new ATS.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Proposes Rules to Expand Offshore Securities Lending

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The move aims to boost Taiwan's asset management hub status by allowing securities firms to offer foreign currency loans to offshore clients.

Trading & Investment

Chinese Regulators Consider Curbs to Cool Stock Rally - Reports

By Editors | 05/09/2025

Regulators are weighing measures including easing short-selling restrictions amid concerns of a speculative bubble and potential losses for retail investors.

Market Abuse

Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

Trading & Investment

AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.