Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Hike Corporate Tax, Launch New Investment Tax

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The government and opposition have agreed to raise the top corporate tax rate to 25% and implement a long-delayed financial investment income tax from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Derivatives Trading Rules for Non-resident Investors

By Editors | 30/07/2025

SEBI has scrapped the mandatory use of custodial participant codes for NRIs to improve operational efficiency and ease of investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Amends Rules to Increase Flexibility in Market Maker Reassignment

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The derivatives market guidelines have been amended to allow immediate reassignment of market makers during contract suspensions, aiming to reduce liquidity gaps.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

Securities / Derivatives

BOCHK Joins Clearstream, Euroclear Network to Boost APAC Eurobond Access

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The appointment expands the international securities depository network, aiming to facilitate primary market activity from the start of the Asian business day.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Mandates Faster Disclosure of Listing Rule Waivers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

ASX is requiring listed companies to announce details of any waivers received within one business day. A disclosure can be made later if it relates to a confidential issue.