SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.

Enforcement

Korea’s IBK, Shinyoung Securities Ordered to Compensate Investors

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025

The decision follows new evidence of asset impairment and sales violations that weren’t considered in an earlier 2021 ruling.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Bond Valuation Guidelines for Interbank Market

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

NAFMII’s guidelines aim to standardise the valuation process, emphasising transparency, independence, objectivity, prudence and fair competition.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Pushes for Lower Minimum Investment Threshold

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025

The Tokyo Stock Exchange will “encourage” listed companies to reduce the minimum amount required to invest in their shares.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Revises Dividend Payout Rules for Listed Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

Companies can hold onto the funds until a day before the AGM, reducing the period during which the cash remains idle.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Work Plan for Opening Up Services Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2025

The plan includes several measures specific to the financial industry, including attracting overseas funds to invest in green projects

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Considering Review of Liquidity Risk Framework for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

MAS will study the need to review the current liquidity risk management framework and engage with the industry when ready.

AML / KYC

JSDA Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Insider Trading Controls

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

The proposed changes would require firms to match customer data against a new database four times a year from May 2026.