Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Propose Bill for RMB Stamp Duty Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The government plans to introduce legislation allowing stamp duty on RMB-denominated stock trades to be paid in yuan, alongside the move to a scripless market.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Exchange Consults on Rule Revamp for ChiNext Market

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

Regulators have introduced new listing standards, expanded financing options, and created a novel role for local governments to recommend IPO candidates.