SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Head Considers Partial Lifting of Short Selling Ban

By Editors | 22/05/2024

FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun said he personally wishes to allow short selling practices in June, at least partially.

Securities / Derivatives

DTCC Completes Blockchain Pilot for Mutual Fund Data

By Editors | 22/05/2024

The pilot explored the feasibility of delivering NAV data for mutual funds across different blockchain networks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Framework for Managing Price Impact from Market Rumours

By Ajoy K Das | 22/05/2024

Listed entities are required to verify market rumours within 24 hours if these rumours cause a material price movement.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow Indian MFs to Invest in Overseas Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 21/05/2024

Regulator to allow investments in overseas funds having a maximum exposure to Indian securities of 20 percent of net assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Introduces New Investor Protection Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2024

The newly launched Trading Reminders will alert investors to be cautious with stocks showing unusual movements.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Implements Enhancements to Swap Connect

By Editors | 21/05/2024

The enhancements include a compression service to help firms reduce their capital costs and increase transaction settlement efficiency.

Enforcement

Former Eagle Hospitality Trust CEO Charged for Disclosure Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2024

The former CEO is accused of “reckless” failure to disclose information that was necessary to avoid the establishment of a false market.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Jails Two Former Brokers for False Trading

By Editors | 20/05/2024

The two men, formerly licensed representatives of KGI Asia Limited and South China Securities Limited, were each jailed for three months.

ESG / Sustainability

China Leads Way on Green Bond Issuance

By ESG Investor | 20/05/2024

Onshore and offshore green bonds originating from Chinese issuers in 2023 amounted to $131bn, according to Climate Bonds Initiative.