Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

Market Infrastructure

Beijing Bourse Launches Margin Trading, Securities Lending

By Editors | 15/02/2023

On Monday, eligible securities firms were for the first time allowed conduct margin trading and securities lending transactions on the Beijing Stock Exchange.

Enforcement

Japan Court Orders SMBC Nikko to Pay 5 Billion Yen Penalty

By Editors | 15/02/2023

SMBC Nikko Securities propped up the prices of ten stocks before arranging block trades between major shareholders and investors.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Enhances Regulatory Obligations for Important Stock Brokers

By Editors | 14/02/2023

SEBI will designate certain stockbrokers as ‘qualified stock brokers’ and require them to meet enhanced obligations and responsibilities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Updates SBL Framework for Islamic Securities

By Editors | 12/02/2023

A new remedial option allows users to recall or acquire back securities if their status changes to Shariah non-compliant.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Deutsche Börse, Google Cloud Establish Partnership on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2023

Deutsche Börse Group will leverage Google Cloud to accelerate the development of digital securities platform D7, and deliver crypto spot and derivatives products.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Slew of Rule Changes for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/02/2023

SEBI proposes to eliminate upfront fees charged to investors in AIFs, and to require mandatory dematerialisation of AIF units, among other changes.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Loosens Rules on Meeting Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Editors | 11/02/2023

Listed companies are allowed to increase public float through the exercise of options, the allotment of shares under an ESOP, and by selling promoter shares to an ETF.

Market Infrastructure

China: NDRC Establishes New Foreign Debt Regulatory Regime

By Editors | 10/02/2023

The new regime also covers indirect borrowings by Chinese enterprises and entities they control, as well as foreign debt incurred under red-chip and VIE structures.