SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Local Companies Research Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

Bursa RISE+ will increase visibility for PLCs, private firms, and pre-IPO candidates by increasing research coverage and access for the investing public.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

Enforcement

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

By Editors | 01/05/2025

Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.

Enforcement

SEBI Imposes Trading Ban on Patel Wealth Advisors Over Spoofing

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

Interim order restrains Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors from accessing the securities market, citing systematic spoofing practices that generated unlawful gains.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Probes Illegal Short Selling by Smaller Investment Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

The FSS is looking into illegal short selling practices by smaller domestic and foreign firms that occurred before the November 2023 ban.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.