Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Issues Circular on Use of Annualised Returns for MMFs

By Editors | 26/10/2023

The SFC has decided to allow fund managers and intermediaries to present annualised returns for MMFs for periods of less than one year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Enlists 12 Entities to Provide Digital Forensic Services

By Ajoy K Das | 25/10/2023

The enlisted entities would be expected to extract and analyse digital evidence from devices during onsite search and seizure operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Launches DLT-based Digital Securities Issuance Service

By Editors | 25/10/2023

The inaugural Digitally Native Notes were issued by the World Bank on LuxSE, raising €100mn to finance sustainable development activities.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Streamline Regulatory Regime for Fund Managers

By Editors | 24/10/2023

The RFMCs regime will be repealed. Existing RFMCs will transition to become Licensed Fund Management Companies instead.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Takes Issue With Practices of Fund Distributors

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2023

The SFC calls out distributor practices such as offering guaranteed returns, imposing lock-up periods, and lowering dealing frequency.

Securities / Derivatives

Zhengzhou Exchange Launches Six New Commodity Options

By Editors | 24/10/2023

ZCE started trading options contracts staple fiber, soda ash, apples, manganese silicon, ferrosilicon and urea.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Allows Retail Investors to Access FRSBs Through Direct Portal

By Ajoy K Das | 24/10/2023

Until now, floating rate savings bonds were only available to retail investors through select branches of State Bank of India and certain other institutions.

Enforcement

FSS Korea on Recruitment Drive to Enhance Inspections

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2023

The FSS is hiring 25 lawyers and accountants from financial firms to bolster its inspections and curb unfair practices.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Measures to Boost Dividend Payouts to Investors

By Editors | 24/10/2023

Listed companies are asked to increase their dividend payout ratios, increase the frequency of dividends, and avoid paying “abnormally high” dividends.