Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Revamp of ‘Fit and Proper’ Rules for Market Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The market regulator has proposed changes to eligibility, disclosure and procedural safeguards governing brokers and other intermediaries.

    Enforcement

    Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

    The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

    Trending

    HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea to Ban Executives for Accounting Fraud in Transparency Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

    Regulators will impose market exit penalties, mandate external oversight for major audit firms, and penalise low-ball audit bids to boost investor confidence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

    Enforcement

    Korea's Dunamu Under Probe for Allegedly Hindering Market Competition

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    South Korean regulators are probing whether Dunamu unfairly restricted trading of its unlisted shares to its own platform, hindering competitors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s IFSCA Tightens Fund Management Rules, Eases Norms for KMPs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    The GIFT City regulator has rolled out amendments aimed at easing compliance for fund managers, while strengthening requirements around capital thresholds, scheme validity and governance.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Fines Five Brokerages KRW 3b for ELS Mis-Selling

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    Regulators have fined five firms and outlined specific sales practice violations at each, from bypassing recording rules to improper advertising.

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