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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Market Infrastructure
Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025
The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Sets Strict Timelines for New Fund Offers
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025
AMCs will need to deploy funds within 30 business days. Investment committees can extend this once, with reasons documented and monitored by trustees.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Launches ATS to Compete with KRX
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2025
The new ATS, known as Nextrade, runs from 8am to 8pm, compared to 9am to 3.30pm at KRX, and offers lower transaction fees by 20-40 percent.
Enforcement
UPDATED: Mumbai Court Orders Probe Against Ex-SEBI Chief, 5 Other Officials
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025
The court ruled there is sufficient prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, warranting a “fair and impartial investigation.”.
Securities / Derivatives
China Opens More Commodity Futures Contracts to Foreign Investors
By Editors | 03/03/2025
Major exchanges in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dailan and Zhengzhou said new contracts are open to QFIs from 4 March.
Securities / Derivatives
India Finance Secretary Takes Over as SEBI Chairman
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025
Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the four pillars for SEBI under his leadership would be technology, trust, transparency and teamwork.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Releases Regulatory Framework for Specialised Investment Funds
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025
Large asset managers can launch “Specialised Investment Funds”, a new product category positioned between Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB to Establish Taskforce to Address NBFI Leverage – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025
New task force will work to ensure national regulators have adequate data to assess financial stability risks from NBFIs such as hedge funds.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Proposes Relaxed Free Float Requirements to Attract Listings
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand proposes lower free float requirements for companies with a paid-up capital over THB 10 billion.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025
SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.
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