Market Abuse

Market Abuse

CSRC Penalises Fund Managers in Dividend Tax Arbitrage Crackdown

By Editors | 26/01/2026

The CSRC has suspended several firms for helping institutional investors to improperly exploit tax-free dividends from bond funds.

Market Abuse

Chinese Investment Platform Bans Accounts in Market Misinformation Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2026

The move by Xueqiu, an online stock community, follows a regulatory penalty for market manipulation and a wider cleanup of unlicensed financial advice.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Regulators Engaged in Public Feud Over Investigative Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Discussions on granting the FSS broader investigative rights are ongoing, but face internal disagreement over their scope.

Market Abuse

CSRC Hits Influencer with CNY 88.5M Fine in Market Crackdown

By Editors | 22/01/2026

The CSRC penalised a social media personality for a 'pump-and-dump' scheme as part of its 'zero-tolerance' enforcement drive.

Market Abuse

Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.

Market Abuse

China Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity to Ensure Market Stability

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

The CSRC vows to rigorously punish speculation and manipulation following work conference, approving margin hike to curb risks.

Structural Regulation

Thai Political Parties Propose Capital Market Overhaul to Restore Confidence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

Eight parties outlined plans to boost liquidity, tighten governance, and introduce new products, citing a severe decline in investor trust.

Market Abuse

SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Revamps IPO Framework to Prioritise Market-Driven Pricing

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

The securities regulator has finalised new rules emphasising book-building to boost transparency after an 18-month IPO drought.