Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Kakao Founder’s Office Searched Over Stock Manipulation Allegations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2023

The FSS raided the office of Kakao founder Kim Beom-su and confiscated materials related to allegations of market manipulation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Streamlines Approval Process for Change in Control of Merchant Bankers

By Editors | 10/08/2023

SEBI has streamlined the procedure of obtaining prior approval for a proposed change in control of merchant bankers and bankers to an issue.

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.