Securities / Derivatives

    AML / KYC

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

    The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

    By Editors | 18/08/2025

    The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Approves New Paper, Energy, and Pulp Derivatives

    By Editors | 18/08/2025

    The CSRC has greenlit new futures and options contracts for the Shanghai Futures Exchange, covering paper, pulp, and energy products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ISDA, FIA Call for More Clarity on Australia's CCP Resolution Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    ISDA and FIA have called on the RBA to provide greater predictability on its crisis management powers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Permits Advisers, Analysts to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The move provides an alternative to bank deposits for mandatory capital requirements, giving market professionals more flexibility.

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