Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Stock Criteria for Entry Into Derivatives Segment

By Ajoy K Das | 01/09/2024

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Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Launches New Data Portal to Facilitate Investor Decision-making

By Editors | 01/09/2024

The new “JPxData Portal” aims to make data on Japanese financial markets more accessible to both foreign and domestic investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Set New Fee Distribution Standards for Securities Lending

By Editors | 31/08/2024

Securities firms will have to transparently disclose their fee structures to investors and link fee distribution to the revenues generated from securities lending.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Options

By Editors | 31/08/2024

Nasdaq said the options will enable investors to hedge their cryptocurrency investments. NYSE also applied for a similar approval earlier this year.