Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Korea Eases Stock Market Access for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

Korea is easing restrictions on omnibus accounts to modernise its capital markets and boost foreign investor participation.

Securities / Derivatives

China Revises Securities Issuance and Underwriting Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

The changes will make it easier for bank wealth management products and insurance asset management products to subscribe to IPOs.

Enforcement

Japanese Brokerage Firm Accused of Misleading Elderly Clients

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

Tachibana Securities allegedly misled around 50 elderly clients and encouraged excessive trading for commissions, the SESC said.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Introduces Incentives to Boost Late-Night FX Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

Korea’s MOEF and central bank plan to reward top-performing institutions to attract more foreign FIs to the domestic forex market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.

AML / KYC

JBA Launches Working Group to Improve Beneficial Shareholder Transparency

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025

The group will address practical issues and develop operational schemes to enhance the efficiency of identifying beneficial shareholders

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Expands Investment Scope for Insurance Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The amendments aim to channel insurance funds into strategic industries with emphasis on infrastructure and sustainable and green finance initiatives.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Standards Implementation Monitoring Report

By Editors | 03/04/2025

IOSCO assessed the implementation of standards for addressing systemic risk and reviewing the perimeter of regulation regularly