Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

MUFG to Become First Japanese Bank to Issue Digital Bond for Tier 2 Capital

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2025

The JPY 10 billion issuance, aimed at digital asset investors, will be the first of its kind in Japan’s banking sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Forms Task Force to Tackle Market Reform

By Editors | 10/10/2025

Finance minister to withhold fiscal incentives until IDX reins in speculative trading and improves governance to protect retail investors.

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Sri Lanka SEC Rolls Out New Unit Trust Categorisation Framework

By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2025

The move aims to standardise fund classification across the industry in line with IOSCO guidelines.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Expands Weekly Options, Sets Out Market Maker Requirements

By Editors | 10/10/2025

HKEX will require separate permits for market makers and warns participants about clearing rules and potential liquidity risks for the new contracts.

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SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam to Gain Emerging Market Status in FTSE Russell Upgrade

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to 'Secondary Emerging' status in response to regulatory reforms that improve market access and transparency.

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SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Exchange Administration Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

SEBI plans to merge rules for equity and commodity exchanges and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations to ease compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Opens Pension Funds to Listed Private Equity

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

The move allows MPF schemes to invest up to 10% of NAV in approved listed PE funds as part of a broader strategy.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Task Force Proposes Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The plan includes removing lending caps, restructuring the stock exchange via an IPO, and introducing derivatives, short selling, and securities lending.