SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Allows Retail Investors to Access FRSBs Through Direct Portal

By Ajoy K Das | 24/10/2023

Until now, floating rate savings bonds were only available to retail investors through select branches of State Bank of India and certain other institutions.

Enforcement

FSS Korea on Recruitment Drive to Enhance Inspections

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2023

The FSS is hiring 25 lawyers and accountants from financial firms to bolster its inspections and curb unfair practices.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Measures to Boost Dividend Payouts to Investors

By Editors | 24/10/2023

Listed companies are asked to increase their dividend payout ratios, increase the frequency of dividends, and avoid paying “abnormally high” dividends.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Offers Large Corporates Incentives to Issue Bonds

By Editors | 24/10/2023

Large corporates that raise more than 25 percent of their borrowing through debt securities will have to pay lower listing fees and Core SGF contributions.

Securities / Derivatives

China State Fund Buys ETFs to Support Stock Market

By Editors | 24/10/2023

State-controlled Central Huijin Investment did not disclose how much it invested in ETFs. Brokers estimate the amount around CNY 10 billion.

Enforcement

China: Former Stock Exchange Official Facing Bribery Prosecution

By Editors | 24/10/2023

Authorities said the former deputy general manager “still did not restrain himself” after the 19th and 20th National Congress, despite the high-pressure anti-corruption campaign.

Enforcement

Top Kakao Executive Arrested on Stock Manipulation Charges

By Editors | 24/10/2023

The investigation into Kakao and its top executives began in February. The company’s CIO was arrested due to concerns that he may flee or tamper with evidence.

Big Picture

New Paper Sheds Light on CCP Credit Risk Management Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2023

The paper from CCP Global provides information on how CCPs conduct ongoing credit monitoring to make informed risk assessments and safeguard market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Adjusts Tick Size for Two-Year Government Bond Futures

By Editors | 23/10/2023

The change will help to better align with the cash market and help investors improve the precision of their hedging and other investment strategies, CFFEX said.