Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

    The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSS Korea to Build Surveillance System for New ATS Nextrade

    By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

    FSS Korea is developing a direct monitoring system for Nextrade amid rising volumes and unfair trading concerns.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

    The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

    By Editors | 18/08/2025

    The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

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