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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Amends Rules for Basic Demat Accounts to Lower Investor Costs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025
The changes make the low-cost account a default option for eligible investors and clarify valuation rules for illiquid securities.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products
By Editors | 29/12/2025
Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

Enforcement
China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Impose 'One-Strike' Rule on Private Equity Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2025
The FSC plans stricter oversight, new reporting duties, and a 'one-strike-out' policy to curb short-termism and boost venture capital.

Securities / Derivatives
KRX Proposes Tailored KOSDAQ Listing Standards for AI, Energy, Space Firms
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
The bourse aims to implement sector-specific qualitative review criteria for innovative industries, expanding beyond existing bio-focused standards.

Securities / Derivatives
Indian Exchanges Bar Brokers From Distributing Third-Party Loans
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025
The move clarifies rules for brokers also registered as research analysts, aiming to curb investor leverage and prevent conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Exchange to Extend Kill Switch Mechanism to Bond Market
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
The exchange will gain authority to cancel problematic orders and suspend trading from February following similar measures for equities.

Securities / Derivatives
China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight
By Editors | 29/12/2025
New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

Market Infrastructure
TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026
By Editors | 29/12/2025
The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won
By Editors | 26/12/2025
New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.
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