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Enforcement
UK Regulators Fine Citi Over Trader’s Mistake, Control Failings
By Editors | 22/05/2024
A trader inadvertently placed sell orders worth $444bn instead of $58 million. Citi’s electronic trading system generated additional erroneous orders.
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.
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