SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Enforcement

S. Korea: Key Suspect Detained in Stock Manipulation Case

By Editors | 10/05/2023

Ra Deok-yeon allegedly used order matching to inflate stock prices and defraud investors. Two other key suspects were also detained.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes Guidance on Enhancing SPAC Regulations

By Editors | 10/05/2023

The report focuses on addressing dilution risk, the protection of retail investors, and the “significant backlog” of SPACs seeking to avoid liquidation.

Securities / Derivatives

International Court Reduces Compensation Korea Has to Pay Loan Star

By Editors | 09/05/2023

The Korean government would still have to pay $216mn to US private equity firm Lone Star, despite the reduction.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Issues Guidelines on Financial Instrument Identifiers

By Editors | 09/05/2023

The SEC issued guidelines on the allocation of ISIN, CFI and FISN codes to financial instruments in the Philippines.

Enforcement

US Authorities Investigating Short Sales of Banking Stocks

By Editors | 09/05/2023

SEC chair Gary Gensler said the agency would go after any form of misconduct that might threaten investors or markets.

Securities / Derivatives

HSBC Strikes Deal to Buy Out China Fund Management JV

By Editors | 09/05/2023

HSBC has reportedly signed an agreement to raise its stake in the joint venture from  49 to 100 percent, subject to regulatory approval and other conditions.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Enhances Disclosure Requirements for Transition Bonds

By Editors | 08/05/2023

Transition bonds were added to SEBI’s framework for green debt securities in February. The additional disclosures seek to ensure funds raised are not misallocated.

Enforcement

Singapore Lays Three More Charges Against Hyflux Founder

By Editors | 07/05/2023

Singapore’s Public Accountants Oversight Committee has also issued orders against Hyflux auditors from KPMG LLC for five years of financial statements.

Securities / Derivatives

China: AMAC Proposes Additional Requirements for Private Securities Funds

By Editors | 07/05/2023

PE funds must have at least 10mn yuan under management to remain in operation. Firms with more than 2bn yuan under management will have to undergo regular stress tests.