Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Former Judge in Japan Sentenced for Insider Trading

By Editors | 28/03/2025

The former judge used his authority while seconded to the FSA to learn important facts about tender offers and then buy shares before the offers were made public.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Preparing to Further Enhance Wealth Connect Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2025

The enhancement would aim to refine quota eligibility, further expand the suite of eligible products, improve the selling process, and investors more Mainlanders to participate.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises Fee Rules for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/03/2025

Advance fee collection was restricted to six months for IAs and three months for RAs. The new limit is one year.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Keep Door Open for Bond, Repo CCP

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

The CFR said regulatory intervention is not yet needed but it supports the industry exploring the introduction of central clearing in the Australian bond and repo markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for GIFT City Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

Stock brokers will no longer need a No-Objection Certificate from the regulator to set up a subsidiary or joint venture in GIFT City.

Big Picture

Off-exchange Derivatives Present Risks to Investors: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

WFE calls for measures to avoid the development of an off-exchange derivatives market that is opaque and less fair to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Green Lights CATL’s Planned $5b IPO in Hong Kong

By Editors | 27/03/2025

The battery maker’s IPO would be the largest share sale in Hong Kong since January 2021. The proceeds will be used to build factories overseas.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Liquidity Boost to Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The EBP platform would be mandatory for private placement debt issues exceeding INR 200 million. The RFQ platform will be more accessible for retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Forms High-Level Committee to Review Conflict of Interest Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The committee will make recommendations to strengthen accountability and ethical conduct of members of the SEBI board.