Securities / Derivatives

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.

Enforcement

FSS Probing KRX Over System Failure That Halted KOSPI Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The system error caused a seven-minute freeze in KOSPI trading, the first market halt during regular hours since KRX was established in 2005.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE Clearing Corp Announces Changes to Intra-day VA Call Processes

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

Two new scheduled intra-day VA calls will be introduced daily for all open positions, and ad hoc intra-day VA calls will continue but with enhanced criteria.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Again Extends Ban on Agri-Derivatives Futures Until March 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

Despite calls for an end to the ban, it will now be in place for one more year, to control price volatility and speculation in seven farm commodities.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift

By Gavin Blair | 26/03/2025

Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.