Market Abuse

Market Abuse

NZ Court Imposes Highest Ever Penalties for Market Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2023

Two former senior executives of  Oceania Natural Ltd were ordered to pay a combined N$2.09mn for market manipulation.

Market Abuse

FSS Korea Steps Up Efforts to Eradicate Unfair Trading Practices

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2023

The FSS governor pledges to crack down on any illegal activities in the capital market. A notice outlines misconduct at some investment firms.

Market Abuse

SEBI Mandates Automated Trading Controls for Insiders

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2023

India’s securities regulator is ensuring that insiders, also known as designated persons, from listed companies cannot trade during sensitive periods.

Market Abuse

India: Appeals Tribunal Sets Aside SEBI Penalty Order Against NSE

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal said NSE had not indulged in any unethical act or unjustly enriched itself.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Tighten Rules on GDR Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 20/07/2023

The new rules are aimed at preventing Chinese investors participating in GDR offerings from exploiting home market price differences.

Market Abuse

Korea: New Rules for CFD Trading to Take Effect from 1 Sept

By Editors | 20/07/2023

Securities firms that conduct CFD trading and brokerage business must submit investor balances to KOFIA on a daily basis.

Climate Risk

CFTC Meets to Discuss Integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 19/07/2023

The CFTC held its second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening to identify steps to ensure integrity and resilience of voluntary carbon markets.

Climate Risk

IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets

By Editors | 18/07/2023

IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSEC Chairman Under Scrutiny for Links to International Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2023

BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat ul Islam allegedly received $800,000 in payments from accounts linked to a $13mn fraud against Hong Kong-based Ming Global.