Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.

Trading & Investment

RBI to Roll Out SIPs in Treasury Bills via Retail Direct

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

India will soon allow retail investors to invest in treasury bills through systematic investment plans (SIPs) on its Retail Direct platform.

Trading & Investment

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Introduce Tax Exemption on Foreign-Sourced Income

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The measure aims to encourage the repatriation of an estimated THB 2 trillion in funds held abroad and stimulate the domestic economy.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Extends Tax Guidance to Off-Market Share Trades

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The tax authority will now use data from securities firms to guide minority shareholders on capital gains obligations for over-the-counter transactions.

Trading & Investment

Thai SEC Proposes Flexible New Rules for Mutual Fund Share Classes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

Thailand's SEC proposes flexible share class rules, allowing varied fees, hedging options, and clearer disclosures to align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes Easing Reporting Rules for Debt Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

The SEC says the proposed changes seek to eliminate duplicate reporting for crowdfunded bonds and streamline disclosures for companies undergoing business rehabilitation.

Trading & Investment

China Directs Financial Sector to Fuel 'New Industrialisation' Drive

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

Regulators have outlined a multi-year plan to steer loans, bonds, and equity financing towards strategic sectors like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.