SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Expands Portfolio Rebalancing Rule for Mutual Funds

By Editors | 28/06/2025

SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams

By Editors | 28/06/2025

HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches First Offshore Gold Vault in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The Shanghai Gold Exchange also listed its first gold contracts on its International Board that can be delivered in Hong Kong.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines BSE for Unequal Information Access and Compliance Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

SEBI said BSE’s systems allowed select clients early access to sensitive information, breaching transparency requirements and undermining market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework

By Mark Johnston | 27/06/2025

The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.