Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Form New Supervisory Body for Research Analysts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/08/2023

SEBI proposes to require membership in the new body in order to obtain registration as a research analyst in India.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CPMI-IOSCO Takes Stock of CCP Practices for Addressing Non-default Losses

By Editors | 24/08/2023

CPMI and IOSCO intend to publicly consult on further guidance for CCPs on addressing NDLs arising from scenarios like system outages and cyber attacks.

Trading & Investment

SEC Adopts New Rules for Private Fund Advisers

By Editors | 24/08/2023

The new rules will help promote greater competition and thereby efficiency, said SEC chair Gary Gensler.

Trading & Investment

China Announces Tax Incentives to Support Capital Market

By Editors | 24/08/2023

The tax benefits are applicable to depositary receipts, commodity futures, Stock Connect, the MRF programme, equity incentives and VC firms.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea: BNK Establishes Dedicated Team to Enhance Internal Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2023

The internal control analysis team is a response to multiple cases of misconduct by employees at BNK Kyongnam Bank.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Exchange Optimises Stock Issuance and Listing Process

By Editors | 23/08/2023

The BSE said the improvements will reduce the overall time spent on pricing, issuance and listing from 13 trading days to just 10 trading days.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Enhances Governance Norms for REITs, InvITs

By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2023

Investors with at least 10% of a REIT’s units can nominate directors. The amendments also introduce the concept of self-sponsored REITs.

Structural Regulation

TWSE Loosens Rules for New Innovation Board

By Editors | 23/08/2023

Stocks on the Taiwan Innovation Board will be allowed to be used to obtain margin loans and in securities lending transactions.

Trading & Investment

TWSE Launches New Platform to Promote ETF Market

By Editors | 23/08/2023

The so-called ‘ETFortune’ platform provides investors with information about the ETF market and allows them to screen funds based on investment strategy.