Securities / Derivatives

    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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