SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Regulations for Voluntary Delisting of Shares

By Ajoy K Das | 25/09/2024

SEBI has introduced a fixed price process as an alternative to the reverse book-building process to enable companies to go private more easily.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval to List Options on Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 25/09/2024

The options contracts on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF still need to be approved by the Options Clearing Corp and the CFTC before trading can begin.

Enforcement

Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq Under Scrutiny in EU Antitrust Probe

By Editors | 25/09/2024

Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq said they were raided and searched by EU antitrust watchdogs who suspect antitrust rule violations.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Use of UPI for Public Issues of Debt Securities

By Ajoy K Das | 25/09/2024

Retail investors applying for public issues of debt securities via intermediaries will have to use the UPI fund blocking mechanism.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Consultation to Simplify FPI Registration

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2024

SEBI has proposed only collecting information that is unique to FPI applicants in order to save time and effort.

Market Infrastructure

Japan to Launch Asset Management Forum on 3 October

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2024

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Forum will be launched by leading Japanese and US asset management companies.

Enforcement

MAS Imposes Five-Year Ban on Former Nech Capital Trader

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2024

The former trader executed trades between Nech Capital’s accounts and those of his relatives, causing losses to his employer.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes Six Month Ban on Former Goldman Trader

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2024

The former trader tried to dishonestly conceal a trade execution error, in breach of the Code of Conduct.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Mulls Establishment of New Office in Dubai – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2024

SGX is exploring the possibility of opening an office in Dubai as a number of major funds relocate to the UAE.