Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Streamlines Penalty Framework for Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

SEBI replaces ‘penalties’ with ‘financial disincentives’ for minor lapses, introduces caps on fines, and ensures uniform enforcement across exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Drafts Rules to Allow Discretionary Mandates into Private Equity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The FSC aims to grant asset managers more flexibility by opening discretionary accounts to private equity and certain offshore funds, subject to strict conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Launch Committee to Boost Stocks, Digital Assets

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The opposition People Power Party's new special committee will review policies on dividend tax, security tokens, and spot ETFs to make "KOSPI 5000" a practical goal.

AML / KYC

SEBI to Allow Digital KYC for NRIs, AI-Powered Surveillance for HFT

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

Addressing market manipulation and HFT, SEBI is set to introduce a sophisticated, AI-driven predictive surveillance system alongside mandatory "air gap" cybersecurity protocols.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Drive Retail Investment With "Micro" Mutual Fund Plans

By Editors | 13/10/2025

Regulators and financial firms are promoting micro-investment schemes to channel vast household savings from gold and cash into equities.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes Foreign Quant Firms Over Trading Hardware Imports

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The investigation reportedly targets Tower Research, Jump Trading and Optiver over compliance with import rules for specialised servers and chips.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Unveils Record Budget to Boost Investment, Attract Talent

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The record MYR 470 billion plan introduces new investor incentives like the ASEAN Business Entity status while avoiding major new taxes.