Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

SEBI Sends BofA Show-cause Notice for Over Alleged Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has reportedly claimed BofA’s domestic securities team shared confidential information during a 2024 share sale.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Notifies New Stock Broker Regulations, Tightens Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

SEBI has overhauled three-decade-old stockbroker rules to strengthen governance, risk management, and investor protection while simplifying compliance and improving ease of doing business.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Issues New Rules on Brokerage Capital Calculations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The FSC has clarified how securities firms should calculate total assets and liabilities for regulatory purposes, repealing a previous order from 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Subsidise Cybersecurity Audits for Designated FCMs

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

Starting in 2026, eligible futures commission merchants conducting cybersecurity audits can receive a subsidy of up to TWD 88,000 per audit to enhance overall market security.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces Uniform Compliance Reporting Framework for SIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

SEBI has revised the Compliance Test Report to standardise how mutual funds and asset managers report compliance for Specialised Investment Funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Exchange Cancels All Trades After Erroneous IPO Trades

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The exchange voided an entire session's trades after pre-opening orders for a new listing at 3,500 times its IPO price.