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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Introduces “Green Credit Programme” Disclosures for Listed Companies
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The new framework allows businesses to opt for assessment or assurance, and defers value chain disclosures by a year.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.
Market Infrastructure
South Korea Lifts Ban on Short-Selling
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
South Korea has lifted its ban on short-selling after implementing regulatory reforms including a new naked short-selling detecting system at KRX.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Launches New AI Market Scanning Detection Model
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The SFC is using AI-empowered analytics to identify red flags in listed companies early, so that issues can be addressed before they escalate.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Guidelines for Expiry Days of Equity Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The proposed new guidelines aim to reduce concentration risk, improve market stability, and enhance investor protection.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.
Enforcement
RBA, ASIC Take “Unprecedented” Action over ASX CHESS Outage
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
ASX is ordered to engage an independent expert to undertake a technical review of its core technology infrastructure.
Enforcement
China Imposes $2.3b in Penalties for Securities Fraud Case
By Editors | 31/03/2025
The fraudulent stock and bond issuance case involves multiple related entities and 43 responsible persons, some of whom received lifetime bans.
AML / KYC
HKMA Ask Banks to Heed SFC Guidance on IPO Financing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
Banks are directed to comply with new SFC guidance on IPO financing, particularly the investor identification requirement under FINI.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Consults on Proposals to Streamline Regulatory Processes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
For post-IPO matters, the SFC proposes a less disruptive alternative to suspension. For trading suspensions, applications for resumption will be processed more quickly
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