SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    image

    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.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team