Market Abuse

Market Abuse

FSS Korea Refers ‘Finfluencer’ Unfair Trading Case for Prosecution

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2025

The finfluencer pre-purchased shares and sold them at inflated prices after issuing “buy” recommendations on a popular Telegram channel.

Market Abuse

China Tightens Scrutiny on Offshore Listings, Use of Proceeds

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2025

Chinese firms need approval to deploy proceeds from Hong Kong share sales overseas. Small cap listings in New York are also facing scrutiny.

Market Abuse

UPDATED: Mumbai Court Orders Probe Against Ex-SEBI Chief, 5 Other Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The court ruled there is sufficient prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, warranting a “fair and impartial investigation.”.

Market Abuse

MAS Imposes Fines on Five Individuals for False Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

Joint investigations by MAS and the police found that the group was artificially inflating the share price of Epicentre Holdings in 2019.

Market Abuse

SEBI Proposes to Revise Derivatives Market Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The changes include lower position limits for stock derivatives and stricter eligibility criteria for index derivatives.

Market Abuse

UK CMA Fines Banks $132m for Anti Competitive Conduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and RBC were fined. Deutsche Bank also participated but was granted immunity for reporting the misconduct.

Market Abuse

FSC Korea Fines Nine Securities Firms for Capital Market Act Violations

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/02/2025

Nine firms were fined a combined $240mn for misconduct involving their handling of bond-type wrap products and trusts for clients.

Market Abuse

Japan Extends Insider Trading Regulations to Venture Funds

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/02/2025

Provisions also allow investment corporations to acquire their own units if pre-approved in their rules and with investor consent.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.