SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Mulls Tighter Rules on Bond Futures Trading to Curb 'Spoofing'

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Industry bodies are discussing new guidelines after Nomura was fined for the manipulative practice of placing fake market orders.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Strengthen Disclosure Rules for PE Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

A new bill proposes removing disclosure exemptions for private equity funds and mandating quarterly reports.

Securities / Derivatives

BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

It recommends increasing the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds in reserved quotas, and reducing retail portion.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Raise Corporate, Investor Taxes in Major Policy Shift

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

The plan reverses a prior corporate tax cut and introduces a capital gains tax for retail investors, aiming to boost revenue and address fiscal deficits.