SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

By Editors | 19/08/2025

MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

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.