SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Tightens Investment Restrictions for Former Employees

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The revised regulations prohibit former employees who held positions in issuance supervision and regulatory roles from participating in IPOs for ten years after departure.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    NZX Amends Listing Rules to Clarify Climate Disclosure Obligations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2024

    The amendments also introduce requirements for issuers to appoint authorised representatives and provide NZX with their contact details.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Tightens Remuneration Disclosure Rule for REIT Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2024

    MAS has removed the exemption provision and made it mandatory to disclose CEO and director remuneration in the annual report.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Announces Details of Extended Grant Scheme for OFCs, REITs

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The SFC’s Christina Choi said the extension will “boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness and development as a preferred fund domicile for the industry.”

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    Securities / Derivatives

    India: Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks Making Regulators Nervous

    By Pankaj Sharma | 29/04/2024

    Pankaj Sharma says SEBI’s approach to small- and mid-cap funds has been prudent, but that it should look to more closely align with international standards.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Tightens Circuit Breaker Limit for Listed Stocks

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/04/2024

    BSEC said the decision to tighten the circuit breaker’s lower limit was made in the interest of investors and securities market.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Reveals Details on Naked Short Selling Detection System

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2024

    Korea’s short-selling ban is unlikely to be lifted until after the new system is established, which is expected to take at least a year.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Works to Curb Domestic Access to Offshore LGFV Debt

    By Editors | 27/04/2024

    Registrations stop for new credit-linked notes backed by offshore LGFV debt. QDLP fund managers asked about exposures to offshore LGFV debt.

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    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Issues New Guidance on RFMC Transition

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024

    New FAQs provide clarity on the application and assessment process and how existing RFMCs can ensure smooth functioning during the transition phase.

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    Enforcement

    US Citizen Jailed in Singapore for Running Ponzi Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024

    Michael Philip Atkins cheated more than 1,000 investors in a forex trading scheme involving more than S$18mn.

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