Sebi blocks NCDEX and MSE’s entry into options market: report

India’s market regulator has stopped the country’s two newest exchanges from offering equity derivatives trading and asked them to first build up their stock trading operations, two regulatory sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.Late last year, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) separately sought approval from […]

Top hedge funds led by DEShaw, Bridgewater and Balyasny see big gains in 2025

Major multi-manager funds including DE Shaw, Balyasny Asset Management, Bridgewater Associates and Point72 Asset Management largely generated double-digit gains in 2025, reflecting a positive year for the hedge fund industry, which was buoyed by an AI-powered stock market rally. DE Shaw’s two flagship funds produced double-digit returns, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters […]

Crypto Race to Tokenize Stocks Raises Investor Protection Flags

A race by crypto companies to sell tokens tied to stocks is raising alarm bells among traditional financial firms and regulatory experts who warn the burgeoning new products pose risks to investors and market stability. Buoyed by President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and his administration’s push for friendly regulations, the crypto industry is rushing to […]