Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposed Exemptions for Investors in Distressed Companies

By Editors | 24/04/2020

The regulator proposes to tweak its pricing rules for preferential share allotments, and to exempt investors in distressed companies from having to make a open offer.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Relaxes Fundraising Rules for Rights Issues, IPOs

By Editors | 24/04/2020

SEBI has lowered the market cap requirement for fast tracking rights issues and extended the amount of time companies have to launch a public issue once approval is granted.

Fintech / Regtech

FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on Algorithmic Trading

By Editors | 23/04/2020

The Spotlight Review highlights the importance and challenges of model risk management in areas where algorithmic trading is being deployed.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Sets Launch Date for Phase One VCM Enhancements

By Editors | 23/04/2020

The first phase of enhancements will expand VCM coverage from 78 stocks to nearly 500 stocks, and apply a tiered structure of triggering thresholds.

Securities / Derivatives

FMA Preempts Insider Misconduct With Plea for Vigilance

By Editors | 23/04/2020

New Zealand’s FMA recognises that the current situation may give rise to a broader range of individuals having access to inside information.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Extends Annual Report Deadlines, Urges Transparency

By Editors | 23/04/2020

Chief executive Boon Gin Tan says issuers should publish regular business updates to ensure high-quality information is promptly available to investors.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Working to Fix Technical Issues Caused by Heavy Trading

By Editors | 23/04/2020

NZX has said it is taking steps to address technical issues it has faced amid a four-fold surge in trading volumes since early in the year.

Securities / Derivatives

Fund Houses Plot China Growth Plans After Rules Relaxed

By AsianInvestor | 22/04/2020

With full ownership now on the table and various alternatives also open, foreign fund groups in China are weighing how to expand into a fast-changing market with lots of potential.

Enforcement

FSS Prompts JP Morgan Securities Seoul to Enhance Internal Controls

By Editors | 22/04/2020

South Korea’s FSS has reportedly instructed the Seoul branch of JP Morgan Securities to strengthen its internal controls on inter-subsidiary relations.