Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches New Data Platform for Regional Equity Markets

By Editors | 10/08/2023

The platform enables market participants to gain a unified view of corporate data from China’s 30-plus regional equity markets.

Enforcement

Korean Regulators Discover Insider Trades at Securities Firm

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/08/2023

Employees at the securities unit of an unnamed bank used nonpublic information about bonus issues by listed companies to generate billions of won in profits.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Finalises Methodology for Combining MySuper Performance Histories

By Mark Johnston | 10/08/2023

The methodology will apply in the MySuper performance test, for situations such as product mergers or closures where performance histories must be combined.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Shortens Share Listing Timeline for Public Issuances

By Editors | 10/08/2023

SEBI reduces share listing timeline for public issues from T+6 to T+3 to enhance capital market efficiency.

AML / KYC

Cambodia to Leverage Indonesia Experience to Strengthen Non-Bank Financial Sectors 

By Editors | 10/08/2023

The MoU will help Cambodia enhance its non-bank financial services sectors, focusing on knowledge exchange and collaborative development.

Capital / Liquidity

BlackRock to Trim Capital in South Korean Unit by 62 Percent

By Editors | 09/08/2023

Reports suggest that the move is linked to BlackRock’s shift away from retail business in Korea two years ago, as well as a potential tax rule change in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

China: New Independent Director Rules to Take Effect from 4 September

By Editors | 09/08/2023

The CSRC and stock exchanges will play a bigger role in the appointment and selection of independent directors.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Signs Agreement to Provide Japanese Investors Access to US Securities

By Editors | 09/08/2023

The MoU between the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Blue Ocean Technologies will enable Japanese investors to trade US stocks during their daytime hours.

Enforcement

SFC to Gain Powers to Tackle Insider Dealing with Cross-Border Element

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2023

The SFC will be better able to address insider dealing perpetrated in Hong Kong involving overseas-listed securities, and insider dealing perpetrated overseas involving HK-listed securities.