Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Standards for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 07/02/2020

SEBI has set out minimum disclosure standards and introduced mandatory performance benchmarking for alternative investment funds.

Enforcement

SFC Imposes One-Year Ban on RHB Securities Analyst

By Editors | 06/02/2020

The analyst traded stocks covered in research reports he prepared through his father’s securities trading account held at another brokerage.

Securities / Derivatives

India Streamlines FPI Registration Process

By Editors | 05/02/2020

The new ‘Common Application Form’ can be used for three purposes – FPI registration with SEBI, PAN issuance by the CBDT, and KYC for account opening with intermediaries.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Asks Exchanges to Review Commodity Derivatives Performance

By Editors | 05/02/2020

Performance reviews of commodity derivatives contracts should be conducted each year to ensure alignment with the physical markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IPOS Launch Joint Initiative to Unlock Value from Intangible Assets

By Editors | 05/02/2020

Until end-2020, a pilot programme will help companies undergo an evaluation and audit process to assess their intangible assets as indicators of business value.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong PE Firms Should Reassess Licensing Obligations

By Michael P Wong | 05/02/2020

Hong Kong private equity firms should reassess whether they have complied with licensing requirements in light of new guidance from the SFC, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Bourse to Grant Relief on Issuer Results Announcements

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Listed companies experiencing difficulties publishing results or audited financial statements due to coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions may be granted relief.

Securities / Derivatives

BSE, NSE Launch New Trading Platforms for Debt Securities

By Editors | 04/02/2020

BSE India launched its new RFQ Platform on Monday and NSE on Tuesday. The platforms offer greater transparency and access to debt securities for eligible investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, Luxembourg Explore Financial Market Cooperation

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Thailand’s SEC and LuxSE have discussed cooperation to promote sustainable finance, while also agreeing to explore the creation of a trading link between the two countries.