Trading & Investment

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

    Stablecoins

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Market Abuse

    FSA Japan Plans Tougher Penalties for Illicit High-frequency Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    The FSA is planning to remove a profit threshold that has allowed small but repeated illicit trades to go unpunished.

    Market Abuse

    A Regulatory Surveillance Blueprint for Addressing India's OFS Leakage Issue

    By Saurabh Maheshwari | 14/08/2025

    Research shows how information leaks in India's Offer for Sale mechanism undermine market integrity and demand proactive, tech-driven surveillance.

    Structural Regulation

    India Finalises 'Global Access Provider' Framework for GIFT IFSC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    The framework establishes a formal authorisation process for 'Global Access Providers' and introduces stricter capital, disclosure, and operational requirements.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Sees First Issuance of KOFR-Linked Bond by Non-Bank FI

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

    The KRW 200 billion issuance marks a key milestone in the country's regulatory push to establish KOFR as a primary benchmark.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Stock Broker Regulations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    SEBI has proposed a major revamp of stock broker rules to cut compliance costs, update definitions, and align with current market practices.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC to Review Super Fund Rules on Property, Credit Investments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

    ASIC will examine fee disclosure rules for property and private credit investments following industry concerns about their impact.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s BSE Tightens Rules for SME Migration to Mainboard

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    BSE has raised profitability, shareholder, asset, and trading activity thresholds for SMEs migrating to the mainboard and companies seeking direct listing.

    Trading & Investment

    India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

    SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.

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