Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

Enforcement

SFC Penalises Brokerage and MiC for Poor Margin Financing Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2025

The SFC fined Enlighten Securities HKD 5 million and suspended its manager-in-charge for seven months.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Forms Panel to Provide Capital Market Recommendations

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

The panel will provide recommendations to strengthen BSEC and rejuvenate Bangladesh’s capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Compliance Deadline for Related Party Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

SEBI defers deadline for listed entities to comply with industry standards on the approval of related party transactions.

Market Infrastructure

South Korea to Fully Reinstate Short-Selling Next Monday

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The FSC has implemented all the reforms needed to resume short selling across all listed stocks while also preventing unfair trading.