Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

Enforcement

SEBI Cracks Down on Bollywood ‘Pump and Dump’ Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

SEBI barred a Bollywood actor and several others from the securities market for manipulating shares using misleading YouTube videos and other techniques.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Set to Enhance Settlement Arrangement for Multi-Counter Securities

By Editors | 02/06/2025

HKEX is enhancing settlement for multi-currency securities from 30 June 2025, streamlining processes and boosting trading scalability.

Market Infrastructure

SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.