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Securities / Derivatives
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025
The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.
AML / KYC
JBA Launches Working Group to Improve Beneficial Shareholder Transparency
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
The group will address practical issues and develop operational schemes to enhance the efficiency of identifying beneficial shareholders
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025
The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Expands Investment Scope for Insurance Funds
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025
The amendments aim to channel insurance funds into strategic industries with emphasis on infrastructure and sustainable and green finance initiatives.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Issues Standards Implementation Monitoring Report
By Editors | 03/04/2025
IOSCO assessed the implementation of standards for addressing systemic risk and reviewing the perimeter of regulation regularly
AML / KYC
Japan Securities Firms Hit by Wave of Phishing Attacks
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
Rakuten and SBI Securities are among the firms reporting unauthorised transactions linked to phishing attacks.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Approves Full UBS Ownership of Securities JV in China
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025
UBS will become the full owner of UBS Securities in China. The bank has also finished absorbing Credit Suisse entities in India.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues Guidelines to Channel Capital to Tech Development
By Editors | 03/04/2025
Banks and insurers are urged to invest in advanced technology development, expand tech-related credit issuance, and strengthen insurance coverage for innovation.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Issues Updated Guidelines on Preparing Securities Reports
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/04/2025
The updated guidelines aim to improve the quality of disclosures related to sustainability, corporate governance, and risk management.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Securities Firms Gain Flexibility to Establish Simplified Branches
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2025
Simplified branches would primarily focus on non-brokerage services such as wealth management, account opening, and client advisory services
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