SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Enforcement

SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.

Fintech / Regtech

Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

Enforcement

SEBI Cracks Down on Bollywood ‘Pump and Dump’ Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

SEBI barred a Bollywood actor and several others from the securities market for manipulating shares using misleading YouTube videos and other techniques.