Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea’s Nextrade ATS breaches 15 Percent Volume Cap, Testing New Rules

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The alternative exchange exceeded the KRX volume limit for the first time, triggering a two-month regulatory grace period amid investor disruption.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NCDEX to Enter Mutual Fund Arena

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new electronic mutual fund platform, which is awaiting SEBI’s nod, will to tap investors across smaller cities and semi-urban markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on IPO Rule Changes to Boost Retail Investor Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

SEBI proposes easing IPO lock-in rules and replacing the abridged prospectus with a concise offer summary to boost transparency and retail participation.

Securities / Derivatives

GIFT City Regulator Consults on Rules for Investment Advisers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The proposed framework will regulate how investment advisers in GIFT City provide implementation services to their clients, aiming to bring clarity and strengthen investor protection.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Chairman Seeking to Step Down for Health Reasons - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Conflicting reports over Wu Qing’s tenure emerge as regulator highlights reforms to QFII programme and Hong Kong listings.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Top Court Reinstates Convictions in Convoy Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

Four former executives face restored sentences for a bond placement scheme, as regulators signal tougher oversight in the financial hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan, China Advance Plans to Launch Cross-Border ETF

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Regulators and market leaders gathered in Pakistan to advance a cross-border China ETF and push key policy reforms for Islamic finance and REITs.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Issues New Regulations for Mutual Fund Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new regulations tighten eligibility, disclosure, NAV, reporting, IT and audit requirements to strengthen investor protection and fund governance.