Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Standardises Industry Classification Framework for CRAs

By Editors | 11/04/2022

The standardised framework will help enable uniformity in the classifications being used across sectors and in the securities market, SEBI said.

Big Picture

Global Standard-setters for Audit Need More Diverse Funding

By Editors | 11/04/2022

A new paper calls for financial commitments from investors, regulators, stock exchanges, national standard-setters and auditors to support the work of international audit and ethics standard-setters.

Securities / Derivatives

HSBC Raises Stake in China Securities Venture to 90pc

By Editors | 10/04/2022

HSBC Qianhai Securities was set up in 2017 and primarily engages in securities underwriting, brokerage and investment advisory services

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC to Allow Use of Foreign Custodians in DR Issuance

By Editors | 10/04/2022

Under revised guidelines, depository receipt issuers can directly appoint a global custodian or foreign agent to hold overseas securities.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes to Enhance Rules for SPPs, Material Placements

By Editors | 09/04/2022

ASX is seeking views on two alternative bases proposed for conducting a scale-back on security purchase plans, and proposes new disclosure requirements for material placements.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Deadline on Use of Pool Accounts for Fund Transactions

By Editors | 09/04/2022

SEBI said AMFI has sought additional time for the implementation of directions that prohibit intermediaries from pooling investor money for mutual fund transactions.

AML / KYC

FSC Australia Issues Guidance on Russian Asset Divestment

By Editors | 08/04/2022

The guidance is for superannuation trustees, asset managers investing superannuation capital, and asset managers operating managed schemes with super funds as investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ECB Refuses Energy Traders’ Request for Emergency Liquidity

By Editors | 07/04/2022

The European Federation of Energy Traders had asked for a fund that could provide emergency liquidity support to support the functioning of energy markets.