Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Introduces New Rules for Online Investment Advisers

By Editors | 21/08/2024

Firms that offer investment advice through social media and stock trading chatrooms will be regulated as investment advisory firms.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues New Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Ajoy K Das | 21/08/2024

A cyber capability index (CCI) will be introduced as a benchmark for evaluating cybersecurity effectiveness and guiding necessary improvements.

Enforcement

US SEC’s WhatsApp Probe is Not Yet Over – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2024

Penalties still expected against companies including BlackRock, Invesco, Charles Schwab, Blackstone, Apollo Global, Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA to Pursue Further Pension System Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

The MPFA will make it easy for members to switch providers and expand the choices of REITs available to scheme members.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Amends Rules for Banks on Equity Divestments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

The amended rules clarify expectations for banks to divest equity investments that are prohibited under applicable laws and regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea’s FSS Warns Bond Investors of Interest Rate Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2024

The FSS warned investors that interest rate fluctuations, bond maturity and changes in the issuer’s credit status could result in losses.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Financial Industry Bodies Sign MOU on Skills Development

By Editors | 21/08/2024

Seven associations including IMAS and ABS signed an MOU with IBF and NTUC to promote the adoption of Financial Sector Job Transformation Maps.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Expand Scope of Sustainable Finance Framework

By Ajoy K Das | 21/08/2024

A new category of financial instruments, ‘ESG Debt Securities’, will comprise green bonds, social bonds, sustainable bonds and SLBs.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect’s 2nd Phase of Market Data Changes Now in Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2024

The changes may lower volatility and help stabilise the A-share market, but may also lower the market’s appeal to some foreign investors.