Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Introduces Tiered Public Float Rules for Large IPOs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    The Ministry of Finance has revised listing rules with a tiered minimum public shareholding framework, allowing large companies to list with smaller initial public floats.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Fines Macquarie Unit for Short Sale Reporting Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    Macquarie Securities was penalised for decade-long systems and control deficiencies that led to widespread misreporting.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea FSC Names Managers for New Public-Private Growth Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 16/03/2026

    Mirae, Samsung, and KB Asset Management will raise retail capital for a new fund targeting advanced strategic industries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Report Calls for Major Overhaul of AGMs in Asia-Pacific

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    CFA Institute calls for a "mindset reset" and coordinated reforms by regulators to address systemic challenges undermining shareholder accountability and market integrity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai Regulators Push ISSB Standards as Strategic Tool, Not Just Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The SET and the SEC are urging firms to embed sustainability standards into core strategy to boost competitiveness and meet investor demands.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dark Pools Stabilise Calm Markets But May Harm Volatile Ones: JPX Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    New working paper suggests dark pool trading aids stability in low-volatility but can impair price discovery during market stress.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Sets Framework for Intraday Borrowing by Mutual Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    SEBI has removed the percentage-based cap for intraday borrowing, introducing new conditions to help funds manage liquidity mismatches.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong ICAC and HKICPA Partner to Boost Accounting Industry Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The agreement between the ICAC and HKICPA aims to enhance ethical standards and anti-corruption training for accountants.

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