Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Clears Start-up to Pilot Fractional Shares in Innovation Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

Bengaluru-based start-up Xaults has received approval to test fractional share trading in its innovation sandbox, three years after a similar proposal was rejected.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Finalises New Index Rules for Corporate Spin-Offs

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The new methodology aims to reduce market impact from passive fund rebalancing by promptly adding spun-off firms to indices.

Market Infrastructure

China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.

Securities / Derivatives

China to End VAT Exemption on Government and Financial Bond Interest

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The move, effective from 8 August for new issues, aims to increase fiscal revenues and is expected to significantly impact institutional investors including banks.