Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

China Cuts Capital Charges for Insurers to Spur Long-Term Equity Investment

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The NFRA has lowered risk weightings for insurers’ stock holdings to cultivate “patient capital.”

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Exchange Group Launches AI-Powered Disclosure Search Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The new tool, developed by JPXI, aims to improve the analysis of corporate disclosures for investors and listed companies using generative AI.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Rules for Migration to Accredited-Investor AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

The new framework introduces a formal pathway for Accredited Investor–only funds and expands operational flexibilities for Large Value Funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

By Editors | 10/12/2025

The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches Pre-open Session for Equity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

NSE started running a structured pre-open auction for equity derivatives, a move designed to enhance transparency and orderly market openings.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.