Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Extends Tax Guidance to Off-Market Share Trades

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The tax authority will now use data from securities firms to guide minority shareholders on capital gains obligations for over-the-counter transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes Flexible New Rules for Mutual Fund Share Classes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

Thailand's SEC proposes flexible share class rules, allowing varied fees, hedging options, and clearer disclosures to align with global standards.

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 companies undergoing 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.