Securities / Derivatives

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    Enforcement

    Singapore Imposes 36-Year Jail Sentence for Market Manipulation

    By Editors | 03/01/2023

    John Soh Chee Wen and Quah Su-Ling were sentenced to 36 and 20 years in jail, respectively, for manipulating three penny stocks ten years ago.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Review Fees and Expenses Charged by Mutual Funds

    By Editors | 03/01/2023

    SEBI will review existing regulatory provisions and market practices applicable to mutual fund fees and expenses and consider appropriate policy measures.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Dalian Exchange Opens Soy Derivatives to Foreign Traders

    By Editors | 03/01/2023

    Foreign investors can trade futures and options in No 1 Soybean, No 2 Soybean, Soybean meal, and Soybean oil.

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    Market Infrastructure

    NSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 02/01/2023

    The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Exchanges Announce Fee Reductions for 2023

    By Editors | 02/01/2023

    Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges are granting exemptions from initial and annual listing fees and all bond transaction handling fees.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CBIRC Proposes New Rules to Contain Risks in Trust Industry

    By Editors | 01/01/2023

    Trust companies will have to divide their businesses into specific categories and ensure those businesses stay within the boundaries of their classifications.

    Market Infrastructure

    Two More ETFs List via Singapore-Shenzhen Trading Link

    By Editors | 31/12/2022

    SGX listed its second ETF via the SZSE-SGX ETF Link. SZSE listed its first ETF via the link. The two ETFs have a combined AUM of over SGD 270 million.

    Enforcement

    China to Crack Down on Illegal Stock Recommendations

    By Editors | 30/12/2022

    Regulators are targeting online information, accounts, website platforms and mobile apps being used to make stock recommendations illegally.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China ETS Sees Lower Than Expected Trading Performance

    By Editors | 30/12/2022

    Only 44 million tonnes of carbon allowances were traded during 2022, down from 179 million tonnes in 2021, though the market has now exceeded CNY 10 billion in cumulative turnover.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea to Introduce Takeover Bid Rule for M&A Deals

    By Editors | 30/12/2022

    The rule will require takeover bidders to offer minority shareholders an opportunity to sell their shares in a corporate merger or acquisition.

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