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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Relaxes Equity Investment Limits for Insurers
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025
The NFRA is raising the upper limit of the equity asset allocation ratio of insurers and allowing them to increase investment in VC funds.
Securities / Derivatives
China State Investors Intervene to Stabilise Capital Market
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025
Central Huijin Investment and other state-owned companies increased their stock holdings in a bid to help stabilise the market.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Extends Implementation Deadline for New Algo Trading Rules
By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2025
The stock exchanges asked for additional time to finalise implementation standards that are still in discussion with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).
Securities / Derivatives
LCH Launches Malaysian Ringgit Non-deliverable Swaps
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
CIMB and Maybank were among the first institutions to clear MYR-denominated non-deliverable interest rate swaps.
Market Infrastructure
KRX to Enhance Derivatives Night Trading Convenience for Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025
KRX will move to using its own infrastructure for night trading, rather than relying on trades going through Eurex members.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence
By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025
JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.
AML / KYC
SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025
Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.
Market Infrastructure
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Cooperate on Capital Markets
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025
The alliance includes joint technology initiatives, collaborative product development, and possible cross-market listings.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bond in London
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025
The issuance is being called a “milestone” and “landmark event”, with total subscriptions hitting around 6.9 times the issuance value.
Enforcement
Japanese Prosecutors Indict Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Official
By Editors | 06/04/2025
The official, a 55-year-old former head of the bank’s securities agency division, has reportedly admitted to insider trading charges.
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