SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024

SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Reporting Requirements for Private Funds

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The rules clarify the obligations of private fund managers to disclose information to investors and regulators when major risks are discovered.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves New Disclosure Rule for Insider Transactions

By Editors | 10/07/2024

Listed companies will be required to disclose insider transactions 30 days prior to their planned transaction dates, starting from 24 July.

Securities / Derivatives

GFEX Unveils Plans to Introduce Platinum, Palladium Futures

By Editors | 10/07/2024

Guangzhou Futures Exchange’s new contracts will provide mechanisms for price discovery and hedging for platinum and palladium.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, Canadian Regulators Sign MoC on CCP Supervision

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The MoC will enhance cooperation in the supervision of cross-border clearing agencies operating as CCPs in Ontario and Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Set to Shorten Auction Interval for Odd-Lot Trading

By Editors | 09/07/2024

The auction interval for odd-lot trading will be reduced from one minute to five seconds, effective from 2 December 2024.

Enforcement

China to Intensify Crackdown on Capital Markets Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2024

New guideline includes measures to crack down on financial fraud such as false information disclosure and embezzlement of IPO proceeds.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Allow CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2024

OTC Clear plans to start accepting China Government Bonds and Policy Financial Bonds as collateral for Swap Connect by year end.

Enforcement

Singapore CEO Fined for False Announcement, Insider Trading

By Editors | 09/07/2024

The former CEO was fined SGD 310,000, “voluntarily disgorged” about SGD 630,000, and is disqualified from being a director for 5 years.