Market Abuse

Market Abuse

Hong Kong, China to Strengthen Information Exchange

By Editors | 15/10/2015

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is looking to strengthen information sharing and cooperation with the China Securities Regulatory Commission to guard against market misconduct.

Market Abuse

China Cracks Down on Illegal Reduction of Holdings

By Editors | 13/10/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has held a two-day hearing for 11 cases involving shareholders illegally reducing their stockholdings.

Trading & Investment

China Drafts New Rules to Govern Automated Trading

By Editors | 12/10/2015

China has issued draft regulations governing automated trading on three exchanges which include the adoption of a net daily purchase quota for some securities.

Market Abuse

ASIC Reports on Market Integrity Achievements

By Editors | 07/10/2015

Report highlights continued investment in technology as a main factor helping it to identify complex crimes and patterns of behaviour.

Market Abuse

China Fines Top Fund Manager $3 Million for Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The China Securities and Regulatory Commission has slapped a $3 million fine on a star Chinese fund manager for stock-market manipulation.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Probes CSRC Official for ‘Discipline Violations’

By Editors | 19/09/2015

A China Securities Regulatory Commission official has been placed under investigation for his high-profile role in China’s stock market rescue effort.

Market Abuse

Chinese Police Detain Suspects for Stock Market Violations

By Editors | 01/09/2015

A securities watchdog official, four senior executives of a major brokerage, and a reporter have all reportedly confessed to stock market violations and been detained.

Market Abuse

Philippine Regulator Seeks to Bypass Bank Secrecy Law

By Editors | 01/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines is seeking leeway from Congress to scrutinise bank records so as to respond promptly when there are cases of securities violation.

Trading & Investment

China Tightens Rules on Stock Index Futures

By Editors | 01/09/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has increased margin requirements on stock index futures contracts and narrowed the number of contracts that traders can open in a bid to curb speculation.