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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Enforcement
Korean Courts Overturn Two FSC Penalty Decisions
By Editors | 03/09/2024
A KRW 669.1 million fine against Shinhan Investment Corp and a KRW 1 billion fine against Kepler Cheuvreux were overturned.
Market Infrastructure
Deadline Fast Approaching for New Trade Reporting Rules in Australia and Singapore
By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2024
DTCC, MAS and ASIC are calling on market participants to accelerate testing efforts to ensure readiness for new reporting rules that go live on 21 October.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Weekly Options on Hang Seng TECH Index
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024
In November, HKEX will also launch weekly options on stocks including HSBC Holdings, Alibaba, Tencent Holdings and BYD.
Enforcement
Indonesia: IDX Dismisses Five Employees for IPO-related Bribery
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024
The OJK said it supports the “firm steps” taken by IDX in imposing sanctions on the violating parties.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches Non-deliverable Forwards in Interbank Market
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024
CFETS said the introduction of foreign currency NDFs will help market participants better hedge their forex risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Outlines Three-Step Plan to Expand KOFR Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024
FSC Vice Chair Kim So-young said KOFR adoption is no longer a matter of choice but a practical necessity that must be swiftly implemented.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Starts Participating in Open Market Bond Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024
The PBOC is expected to participate in treasury bond trading more regularly to manage financial system liquidity and the yield curve.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI to Allow Shareholder Say in MII Director Appointments
By Ajoy K Das | 02/09/2024
SEBI proposes to allow shareholders to participate in selecting public interest directors for the boards of market infrastructure institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia to Require PLCs to Hold Hybrid or Physical AGMs
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2024
The SC and Bursa Malaysia said more than 50% of PLCs are still holding fully virtual AGMs even after the end of the pandemic.
Fintech / Regtech
KOFIA Introduces New Warning System for K-OTC Market
By Editors | 02/09/2024
The new system will warn investors when K-OTC stocks are exhibiting signs of market manipulation or abnormal price surges.
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