Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Seeking Greater Transparency from Small, Mid-cap Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 28/02/2024

High inflows into small and mid-cap funds have raised concerns about potential liquidity challenges in the event of large redemptions.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

The SEC and PSE are consulting proposed guidance for regulated entities on establishing and maintaining a cyber resilience framework.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Eases IPO Rules for Energy Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

The SEC has simplified registration procedures for energy firms to offer and sell shares to the public.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Cautions Investors of Fraudsters Claiming to Represent FPIs

By Ajoy K Das | 27/02/2024

Fraudsters are falsely claiming affiliations with SEBI-registered FPIs and offering trading opportunities and online courses to entice investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Self-Match Prevention Service Within Q1

By Editors | 27/02/2024

Testing of the service for the securities market is complete. Firms are encouraged to join a practice session on 9 March to ensure readiness for the launch.

Enforcement

SFC Launches Proceedings Against Ex-Chairman of Ding Yi Feng

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2024

The SFC is seeking orders requiring the former chairman and 20 others to compensate investors for losses suffered as a result of a 2018 price manipulation scheme.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Relax Requirements for Mutual Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 27/02/2024

Separate dedicated fund managers would no longer need to be appointed for commodity and overseas investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Commits to Cutting IPO Approval Time to Three Months

By Editors | 27/02/2024

IPO applications submitted from 1 March 2024 will take just 3 months for approval, down from the current 4-12 months typically required.

Enforcement

Vietnam Police Recommend Prosecution of HoSE, SSC Officials

By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2024

A total of 51 suspects including officials are accused of market manipulation, fraud, abuse of power, and dissemination of false information.

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