SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes

By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024

The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

Enforcement

Archegos Founder Convicted of Fraud, Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2024

Bill Hwang was found guilty, and faces significant penalties following the 2021 collapse of his USD 36 billion investment firm.

Enforcement

SC Malaysia Sues Former Nicorp CEO for Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2024

The SC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalty of MYR26.44 million. Additionally, it wants to bar Chan from taking up management positions for five years.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Futu Securities Granted Approval to Offer Crypto in Hong Kong

By Editors | 11/07/2024

A licence upgrade allows Futu Securities to provide virtual asset dealing services to retail and professional investors in Hong Kong.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Probing MUFG Employee for Insider Trading

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The employee is suspected of divulging nonpublic information to a family member who profited from trading based on the information.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Seeks to Add Protection Clauses to Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 10/07/2024

JSDA will reportedly encourage the use of change of control clauses and reporting covenants in corporate bonds with lower ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024

SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Reporting Requirements for Private Funds

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The rules clarify the obligations of private fund managers to disclose information to investors and regulators when major risks are discovered.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves New Disclosure Rule for Insider Transactions

By Editors | 10/07/2024

Listed companies will be required to disclose insider transactions 30 days prior to their planned transaction dates, starting from 24 July.