SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

SG to Introduce Mandatory Climate Disclosures from FY 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/02/2024

The requirements will be implemented in a phased manner starting with listed companies in 2025 and large non-listed companies two years later.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March

By Editors | 28/02/2024

“J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.

Enforcement

HK Retail Trader Convicted of Fraud Involving Naked Short Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

This is the first criminal conviction in Hong Kong for securities fraud involving illegal short selling.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Seeking Greater Transparency from Small, Mid-cap Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 28/02/2024

High inflows into small and mid-cap funds have raised concerns about potential liquidity challenges in the event of large redemptions.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

The SEC and PSE are consulting proposed guidance for regulated entities on establishing and maintaining a cyber resilience framework.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Eases IPO Rules for Energy Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

The SEC has simplified registration procedures for energy firms to offer and sell shares to the public.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Cautions Investors of Fraudsters Claiming to Represent FPIs

By Ajoy K Das | 27/02/2024

Fraudsters are falsely claiming affiliations with SEBI-registered FPIs and offering trading opportunities and online courses to entice investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Self-Match Prevention Service Within Q1

By Editors | 27/02/2024

Testing of the service for the securities market is complete. Firms are encouraged to join a practice session on 9 March to ensure readiness for the launch.