Insights
India’s derivatives trading boom
India’s derivatives market boom has attracted millions of young and inexperienced investors participating in the speculative frenzy. A survey revealed that nine out of ten individual traders lost money in 2023. Indian regulators are concerned about potential market instability.
China’s capital market enters a new phase
China’s stock market slump over the past three years has prompted its State Council to issue a directive in April to reform the markets with nine guidelines. The nation has reached an inflection point in its growth model and would require a shift to high-quality growth rather than absolute pace. The Chinese capital market is now entering a new phase.
Moving to T+1 settlement
Shortening the securities settlement cycle to T+1 will have a profound impact on global financial markets, helping to cut risk in volatile markets. In the Asia Pacific, India has begun T+1 implementation with a phased approach.