Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts

    By Editors | 10/07/2025

    The proposed reform would offer a lower, separate tax rate for dividends from companies with high payout ratios, aiming to tackle the "Korea discount".

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Retail Investors Cite Lack of Know-How as Key ESG Barrier

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

    A government-backed report points to need for better information, education and standardisation in ESG investing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Launch AI-Powered ‘One-Strike-Out’ System for Unfair Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    A new joint task force will use individual-based surveillance and AI to freeze accounts, impose heavy fines, and ban manipulators from the market.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud

    By Editors | 09/07/2025

    Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

    By Editors | 09/07/2025

    The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Rationalise Broker Penalties, Ease Compliance Burden

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations

    By Editors | 09/07/2025

    Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.

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