Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia, Korea Launch Cross-border Payments Link

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2024

Users of Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank can make payments at more than 3.3 million stores in Cambodia by scanning KHQR codes.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on New Merger Notification Thresholds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2024

The notification thresholds determine which mergers must be notified to the ACCC under new rules commencing 1 Jan 2026.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Allow Shareholder Say in MII Director Appointments

By Ajoy K Das | 02/09/2024

SEBI proposes to allow shareholders to participate in selecting public interest directors for the boards of market infrastructure institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia to Require PLCs to Hold Hybrid or Physical AGMs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2024

The SC and Bursa Malaysia said more than 50% of PLCs are still holding fully virtual AGMs even after the end of the pandemic.

Market Abuse

KOFIA Introduces New Warning System for K-OTC Market

By Editors | 02/09/2024

The new system will warn investors when K-OTC stocks are exhibiting signs of market manipulation or abnormal price surges.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Payments Becoming Increasingly Difficult for Russia

By Editors | 02/09/2024

Chinese banks are returning payments for goods already shipped; Chinese exporters asking for pre-payments; UAE banks rejecting payments for Russia-China trade.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Expanding Scope of Informal Guidance Scheme

By Ajoy K Das | 01/09/2024

SEBI proposes that stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories and managers of pooled investment vehicles should be included in the informal guidance scheme.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Tightens Stock Criteria for Entry Into Derivatives Segment

By Ajoy K Das | 01/09/2024

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Structural Regulation

India to Adopt International Audit Standards in Domestic Rules

By Ajoy K Das | 01/09/2024

NFRA plans to adopt ISA 600 for all listed companies except those with government ownership. ICAI says this would concentrate audit work in the hands of a few large firms.