Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Says Naked Short Selling Has ‘Significant Impact’

By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2024

Illegal short selling has a “significant impact” on certain stocks, the FSS said in response to concerns that its short-selling ban may not have been justified.

Market Infrastructure

India’s Proposal for T+0 Settlement Will Fragment Market: ASIFMA

By Editors | 18/01/2024

ASIFMA suggests that SEBI wait to see the impact from the US move to T+1 settlement before proceeding to a shorter settlement cycle in India.

Securities / Derivatives

China Reverses Course on Allowing Net Sellers of Equity – Report

By Editors | 18/01/2024

Regulators have reimposed restrictions on securities firms, asking them to avoid being net sellers of equities on certain days.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Make Capital Market More “Friendly” to Investors

By Editors | 17/01/2024

A new programme will be introduced to promote valuations improvements for companies and incentivise better disclosure practices.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s MCX Launches Country’s First Steel Rebar Futures Contract

By Ajoy K Das | 17/01/2024

According the MCX circular, no premium or discount will be allowed based on grade, size or delivery centres.

Enforcement

US SEC Fines JP Morgan for Impeding Potential Whistleblowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2024

The firm’s securities unit has been fined USD 18 million for disallowing clients from contacting the SEC.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Launches Consultation on Improving CCP Margin Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2024

The report prepared by BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO has called for enhanced information sharing, better governance frameworks and greater transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse Names Firms With Capital Efficiency Plans

By Editors | 16/01/2024

The list is intended to “name and shame” companies that don’t disclose plans to increase their capital efficiency

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Exempt Unit Trusts from CGT, FSI Tax

By Editors | 16/01/2024

The exemption on CGT is effective until 31 Dec 2028. The exemption on FSI is effective until 31 Dec 2026.