SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Faces Global Criticism Over Proposed Tax Hikes

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

A plan to lower the capital gains tax threshold and raise corporate taxes has sparked a sharp market sell-off and fierce criticism.

Securities / Derivatives

China NDRC Proposes to Tighten Rules for State Investment Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

The proposed regulations aim to prevent wasteful competition among government-backed funds and steer capital towards key strategic technology sectors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Looser Rules on Low-Denomination Debt Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

SEBI will permit the issuance of debt instruments with a face value of INR 10,000 even if they do not carry periodic interest or dividends.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Approves Early Delisting Mechanism for Illiquid Warrants

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The new mechanism allows issuers to apply for the early delisting of warrants that meet three specific conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Chair Calls for "Structural Reforms" Amid Jane Street Probe

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The regulator aims to bolster market integrity and protect small investors from unfair practices in India's derivatives market.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Third-party Review Rules for Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The rules include eligibility and conduct requirements for independent third-party reviewers, aligned with standards for other ESG-labelled debt instruments.

Market Infrastructure

GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

Securities / Derivatives

ICAI Partners with IVCA, NSE IX to Strengthen India’s Financial Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The partnerships are expected to enhance governance, and boost investor protection, both key pillars in India’s journey toward a $5 trillion economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.