Australian shares opened fractionally higher Thursday. Equity index futures for Japan and Hong Kong also climbed while a gauge of US-listed Chinese companies advanced 2.7% Wednesday. US equity futures edged higher after the S&P 500 fell 0.3% Wednesday and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.1%.
Sebi to revamp short-selling, securities lending rules
Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial