SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Rejects NSE Proposal for Extended Trading Hours

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

SEBI cited a lack of feedback from the stock broking community. NSE has now shelved its extended time frame plan.

Enforcement

US SEC Notifies Robinhood of Pending Enforcement Action

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The action is related to the cryptocurrencies offered on Robinhood’s platform, some of which may be classified by the SEC as securities.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.

Big Picture

Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC to Update Guidance for Carbon Market Participants

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The proposed updates seek to address the implications of the safeguard mechanism reforms which commenced on 1 July 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Update Listing Rules for GIFT City Exchanges

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

The proposed listing regulations take into account standards from IOSCO and best practices from other jurisdictions.

Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Examining Proposals to Boost Stock Market: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2024

The proposals would encourage stock investments by family offices, wealth management businesses, pension funds and sovereign funds.

Enforcement

Korea’s Naked Short Selling Probe Has Reached 14 Banks

By Editors | 07/05/2024

Two banks already face penalties. The FSS will review penalties for seven others. Five more are still being probed.