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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
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.
Market Infrastructure
NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025
A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Set to Formally Adopt Fast Track Authorisation Process for Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
The SFC will formally adopt FASTrack from 5 May following “smooth” implementation and “positive feedback” from applicants during the 6-month pilot.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025
The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Extend Trading Hours for American and European DRs
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025
Investors will be able to trade depositary receipts during both day and night sessions. DRx instruments will be merged with their corresponding DRs.
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