Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Strict Timelines for New Fund Offers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

AMCs will need to deploy funds within 30 business days. Investment committees can extend this once, with reasons documented and monitored by trustees.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Launches ATS to Compete with KRX

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2025

The new ATS, known as Nextrade, runs from 8am to 8pm, compared to 9am to 3.30pm at KRX, and offers lower transaction fees by 20-40 percent.

Enforcement

UPDATED: Mumbai Court Orders Probe Against Ex-SEBI Chief, 5 Other Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The court ruled there is sufficient prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, warranting a “fair and impartial investigation.”.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens More Commodity Futures Contracts to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 03/03/2025

Major exchanges in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dailan and Zhengzhou said new contracts are open to QFIs from 4 March.

Securities / Derivatives

India Finance Secretary Takes Over as SEBI Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the four pillars for SEBI under his leadership would be technology, trust, transparency and teamwork.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Releases Regulatory Framework for Specialised Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

Large asset managers can launch “Specialised Investment Funds”, a new product category positioned between Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB to Establish Taskforce to Address NBFI Leverage – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

New task force will work to ensure national regulators have adequate data to assess financial stability risks from NBFIs such as hedge funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Relaxed Free Float Requirements to Attract Listings

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand proposes lower free float requirements for companies with a paid-up capital over THB 10 billion.