Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Streamlines Penalty Framework for Stock Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

    The regulator replaces ‘penalties’ with ‘financial disincentives’ for minor lapses, introduces caps on fines, and ensures uniform enforcement across exchanges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Drafts Rules to Allow Discretionary Mandates into Private Equity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    The FSC aims to grant asset managers more flexibility by opening discretionary accounts to private equity and certain offshore funds, subject to strict conditions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Lawmakers Launch Committee to Boost Stocks, Digital Assets

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    The opposition People Power Party's new special committee will review policies on dividend tax, security tokens, and spot ETFs to make "KOSPI 5000" a practical goal.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI to Allow Digital KYC for NRIs, AI-Powered Surveillance for HFT

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

    Addressing market manipulation and HFT, SEBI is set to introduce a sophisticated, AI-driven predictive surveillance system alongside mandatory "air gap" cybersecurity protocols.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India to Drive Retail Investment With "Micro" Mutual Fund Plans

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    Regulators and financial firms are promoting micro-investment schemes to channel vast household savings from gold and cash into equities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

    The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Probes Foreign Quant Firms Over Trading Hardware Imports

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    The investigation reportedly targets Tower Research, Jump Trading and Optiver over compliance with import rules for specialised servers and chips.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Unveils Record Budget to Boost Investment, Attract Talent

    By Editors | 13/10/2025

    The record MYR 470 billion plan introduces new investor incentives like the ASEAN Business Entity status while avoiding major new taxes.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Orders S&P Unit to ‘Rectify’ Operations Following Regulatory Breaches

    By Mark Johnston | 13/10/2025

    The CSRC's Beijing Bureau has ordered S&P's local subsidiary to overhaul its business practices, citing failures in consistency and disclosure.

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