SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Bourse Eases Disclosure Burden for Listed Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    Revised guidelines streamline corporate disclosure rules to reduce compliance costs and improve investor communication.

    Enforcement

    Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

    The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Broker to Submit Net Worth Filings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

    Brokers offering margin trading have until 31 May and 15 November to submit half-yearly net worth certificates, easing earlier deadlines by a month.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

    In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

    Securities / Derivatives

    $300m Trading Error Exposed Flaws in India’s Block Deal System - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

    A bungled trade highlighted two core weaknesses in India’s block-trading regime: a narrow 1% discount cap and a relatively low minimum trade size.

    Securities / Derivatives

    S. Korea National Assembly Approves Amendments to Commercial Act

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

    The updated Commercial Act requires large companies to adopt a concentrated voting system and strengthen audit committee independence.

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