Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.

AML / KYC

China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS to Impose Joint Liability on Fund Manufacturers, Sellers

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

Regulator plans new risk disclosure rules and joint compensation liability framework following misselling scandals involving ELS and property funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Approves Comprehensive Strategy to Upgrade Securities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The government approved plans for introducing regulated short selling, implementing a CCP mechanism, and simplifying procedures for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

Securities / Derivatives

China AMAC Consults on New Suitability Rules for Funds

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

AMAC is consulting on rules covering risk assessment frequency, high-risk sales to seniors, and live-streamed promotions.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Reports Stronger Governance but Flags Gaps in Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The Corporate Governance Monitor 2025 shows high adoption of MCCG practices, but highlights weak disclosure quality, slow diversity gains and low remuneration transparency.

Trending

Korea to Mandate Wider English Disclosure Starting May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

New rules will expand mandatory English reporting for listed firms and require clearer disclosure of executive pay and AGM voting results.