SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

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 firms in business rehabilitation.

Enforcement

Former Taiwan Regulator Jailed Over Decade-Old 'Vulture' Case

By Editors | 06/08/2025

A former FSC bureau chief has been sentenced to over four years for leaking confidential probe details in a 2005 market manipulation scheme.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Reforms to Ease Compliance for Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

SEBI proposes turnover-based thresholds, compliance relaxations, and greater clarity to streamline RPT rules for listed entities and their subsidiaries.

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.