Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
SGX-NSE Battle Could Become a Long War
The exchanges are currently undergoing arbitration regarding the launch of SGX’s new futures contracts meant to succeed the outgoing SGX Nifty 50 suite of products.
Protectionism Seeps into the Capital Markets
What started with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump is now taking hold in India—protectionism.
India’s Data Takeaway Leaves Index Derivatives in a Pickle
Investors with exposure to India via index futures are reeling from a decision by the country’s exchanges to end data licensing agreements that allow overseas markets to create derivatives based on its indexes. Wei-Shen Wong investigates whether the move…
GMEX, Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India to Collaborate on Capital Markets Development
Collaboration to focus on developing existing and new products within Indian capital markets with heavy technology slant.
Getting to Know You-tility: The Emergence of Jurisdictional KYC Utilities
Regionally-governed utilities could help make up for slower-than-expected takeup of global KYC services.
Speeding Out of India: The HFT & Algo Trading Debate Quickens in India
High-frequency trading can be a tough topic to tackle. Regulators around the globe are scrambling to ensure their markets are fair and orderly while drawing in liquidity and lessening spreads. Wei-Shen Wong discusses Indian regulator Sebi’s new proposals…
Chris Isaacson, Best Ex, Julia and More: November Features
John provides a breakdown of the Waters features for November, including the state of Indian HFT and algo trading, and the lack of speed in treasury platforms.
India to Take Center Stage in the HFT Debate
Chiragra Chakrabarty discusses what Sebi's proposed "HFT curbs" could mean for the Indian marketplace, and the Asia-Pac region, in general.
Indian Regulator Plans HFT Conference
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced plans for a two-day conference next week, aimed at discussing the market risks associated with algorithmic and high-frequency trading (HFT).
NSE Shifts Blame for India Flash Crash
Since India’s S&P CNX Nifty index dropped 900 points earlier this month, the country’s largest exchange hasn't disclosed any evaluations of its own mistakes. One technologist has a few suggestions.
Human Error, Not Tech, Blamed in Morning Index Scare in India
This morning, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India halted trading for 15 minutes when a primary index, the S&P CNX Nifty, rapidly dropped over 900 points to a low of 4,888.20, after opening at 5,815.00, losing 16 percent of its value.
Indian Court Refers Proposed HFT Ban to Regulator
Delhi High Court rules that Sebi must respond to retail action brought against automated trading practices.
Big Bark From Indian Regulator Carries Small Bite
India's SEBI recently released a set of guidelines for algo trading that appeared limiting, but most of the rules were already in place.