Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Streamline Rules for Entities with Listed NCDs

By Ajoy K Das | 07/08/2024

SEBI proposes to align the approval and authentication process for financial results of entities with listed NCDs to that of equity-listed entities.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Fines Fund Consultant for Breaching Securities Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2024

The former Kenanga Investors Berhad consultant misappropriated investor funds and provided falsified statements of accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Amend Regulations to Allow First Active ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2024

Both active stock ETFs and active bond ETFs will be allowed, with requirements for daily announcements of actual portfolio holdings.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Hold Practice Session for Severe Weather Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2024

The 24 August session is intended to help EPs prepare for implementation of Severe Weather Trading (SWT) arrangements next month.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Issues 2nd Consultation on CHESS System Design

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2024

ASX proposes to move cash equities to a T+1 settlement cycle after the CHESS replacement is fully delivered in 2029.

AML / KYC

MAS to Require Family Offices to Undergo Screening Process

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/08/2024

From 1st October, Singapore-based family offices must complete a screening process with approved providers to qualify for tax incentives.

Securities / Derivatives

Saudi PIF Signs Investment Agreements with Six Chinese FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2024

The investment agreements totaling USD 50 billion aim to encourage two-way capital flows through both debt and equity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Approval Process for IPOs Using AI

By Ajoy K Das | 06/08/2024

A “template fill-in-the-blank IPO document” will be introduced and AI-based tools will be used to review the documents.

Enforcement

SET Chairman Calls for Reforms to Address Corporate Fraud

By Editors | 05/08/2024

The SET says legal reforms are needed to enable the SEC to bypass the police and go directly to prosecutors, similar to practices in the US, South Korea, and Japan.