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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Fintech / Regtech
Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies
By Editors | 26/04/2025
The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.
Capital / Liquidity
BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokers to Provision Against Client Losses
By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2025
Brokers have until June to submit board-approved plans explaining how will meet the provisioning requirements by December 2025.
Securities / Derivatives
UPDATED: Malaysia Investigating Unauthorised Trading Activities
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025
Several brokers reported unauthorised trading in client accounts on Thursday, but the issue is “contained”. Similar incidents were recently reported in Japan.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Calls on Firms to Prepare for Handling Multi-Counter Securities
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2025
HKSCC is asking market participants to review their internal systems and operation arrangements to ensure a smooth transition in June.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS, KRX Ramp Up Focus on Stock Manipulation Ahead of Election
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
The FSS will refocus efforts on politically-themed stocks to prevent market manipulation ahead of the June presidential election.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025
The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.
Enforcement
Korea’s IBK, Shinyoung Securities Ordered to Compensate Investors
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
The decision follows new evidence of asset impairment and sales violations that weren’t considered in an earlier 2021 ruling.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025
SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.
Securities / Derivatives
China Issues New Bond Valuation Guidelines for Interbank Market
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025
NAFMII’s guidelines aim to standardise the valuation process, emphasising transparency, independence, objectivity, prudence and fair competition.
Securities / Derivatives
TSE Pushes for Lower Minimum Investment Threshold
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will “encourage” listed companies to reduce the minimum amount required to invest in their shares.
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