Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Securities / Derivatives

$300m Trading Error Exposed Flaws in India’s Block Deal System - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

A bungled trade highlighted two core weaknesses in India’s block-trading regime: a narrow 1% discount cap and a relatively low minimum trade size.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea National Assembly Approves Amendments to Commercial Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

The updated Commercial Act requires large companies to adopt a concentrated voting system and strengthen audit committee independence.

Enforcement

SFC Reaffirms “Uncompromising” Approach Towards Criminal Syndicates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong outlined a series of enforcement and governance measures aimed at tackling criminal syndicates and safeguarding market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Propose Bill on Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation

By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

Proposed amendments to the Commercial Act could force listed firms to cancel treasury shares, raising fears of unintended tax burdens and investor losses.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s Top Brokers Form New Association to Champion Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The platform aims to give retail investors a stronger collective voice, ensuring their concerns are heard alongside institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Warns 'Shadow Insider Trading' May Breach Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

The FMA has clarified that using confidential information about one company to trade in a related firm is a conduct risk.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Calls on Securities Industry to Upgrade IT Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The FSS has directed securities firms to strengthen their IT controls, saying action will be taken against companies responsible for major incidents.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers Framework to Tame Unlisted Share 'Grey Market'

By Editors | 26/08/2025

SEBI is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to enhance transparency, improve price discovery, and boost tax revenue.