Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Retail Algo Trading Rollout with Phased Timeline

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new retail algo trading framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The FSC has proposed amendments requiring listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes US Quant Firm Tower Research Over Hardware Imports

By Editors | 02/10/2025

Customs authorities are investigating allegations of smuggling, while financial regulators examine if the firm gained an unfair trading advantage at the SHFE.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Politicians Propose Mandatory Share Buyback Cancellation, Tax Cuts

By Editors | 02/10/2025

Rival parties are competing to attract retail investors with proposals aimed at boosting shareholder returns and tackling the "Korea discount."

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Launches First Blue Bond Under New Regulatory Framework

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The issuance by DFCC Bank will fund ocean sustainability projects, aligning with international standards and marking a first for the nation.

ESG / Sustainability

UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Debuts First Foreign-Sponsored Consumer REIT

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The listing on the SSE marks China’s first consumer REIT sponsored by an international asset manager, reflecting a push to diversify asset classes.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Details Progress on Bolstering Non-Bank Financial Sector

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The FSB has outlined recent policy initiatives on leverage, money market funds, and margining to enhance non-bank financial intermediation resilience.