Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Investment Rules for Category II AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

SEBI is allowing Cat II AIFs more flexibility to invest in listed debt securities with a credit rating of ‘A’ or below.

Securities / Derivatives

JSCC, Tradeweb Launch Swaps Clearing Connectivity

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/03/2025

The new connectivity eliminates the need for an affirmation process and is expected to improve efficiencies for buy-side firms.

AML / KYC

SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

Enforcement

SFC Penalises Brokerage and MiC for Poor Margin Financing Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2025

The SFC fined Enlighten Securities HKD 5 million and suspended its manager-in-charge for seven months.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Forms Panel to Provide Capital Market Recommendations

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

The panel will provide recommendations to strengthen BSEC and rejuvenate Bangladesh’s capital markets.