Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Widen Scope of Insider Trading Regulations

By Ajoy K Das | 02/08/2024

SEBI proposes a wider definition of ‘connected person’ and to change ‘immediate relative’ to ‘relative’ to capture more individuals.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Tighten Derivative Trading Framework

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

Seven measures proposed include higher minimum contract sizes and a switch from end-of-day to intraday monitoring of position limits.

ESG / Sustainability

SET, FTSE Russell Partner to Elevate Sustainability Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 01/08/2024

The collaboration will see the Stock Exchange of Thailand replace the current SET ESG Ratings with FTSE Russell’s ESG Data Model by 2026.

Enforcement

MAS Reprimands Asset Manager, Bans CEO for Two Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2024

MAS has also declined the RFMC’s application to upgrade to an LFMC. Effective 1 August, it cannot undertake fund management activities in Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Revokes FPI Access to 14yr and 30yr Government Bonds

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The RBI is trying to boost liquidity in shorter-term government bonds by restricting foreign investors’ access to longer-dated bonds.

Enforcement

Prominent Short Seller Andrew Left Charged for Securities Fraud

By Editors | 31/07/2024

The DOJ and SEC said Andrew Left used social media and TV appearances to promote his trades, manipulate the market, and “make fast, easy money”.

ESG / Sustainability

IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Proposes Rules for ASX Clearing and Settlement Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024

ASIC is consulting on new rules to facilitate more competitive outcomes in cash equity clearing and settlement services provided by ASX.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE to Standardise Automatic Strike Listing Rules for Options

By Editors | 31/07/2024

Rule change will enable automatic strike listing based on daily underlying price movements all the way through to expiry for monthly option contracts.