SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Securities / Derivatives

Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.