Asian regulators crack down on high-speed traders and short sellers to boost market stability.

Regulators in Asia are cracking down on high-speed traders and short sellers amid falling stock markets, to boost market stability. This follows China's move to monitor programmed trading. However, concerns arise that increased control over certain trades could reduce liquidity, making markets less attractive. Policymakers are struggling to keep up with the pace of sophisticated trading strategies and their impact on financial markets.