Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Mandates System-Level Lock-In for Pledged Shares

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    SEBI has operationalised a framework requiring depositories to mark pledged shares as 'non-transferable' to enforce IPO lock-in rules.

    Enforcement

    Trip.com Faces US Class Action Over China Antitrust Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

    A securities fraud lawsuit alleges the online travel giant misled investors about regulatory risks from its monopolistic practices in China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FTSE Russell Confirms Vietnam’s Emerging Market Upgrade

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    The reclassification, effective from September, follows key regulatory reforms including the removal of pre-funding requirements for foreign institutional investors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand SEC Unveils Sweeping Measures to Curb Illicit Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The SEC is enhancing KYC, digital asset oversight, and shareholder scrutiny in a national agenda to combat mule accounts and investment scams.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Eases Rules for Securities Firms’ High-Net-Worth Business

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    The FSC has amended rules for securities firms to expand their wealth management offerings, aiming to become an Asian asset management centre.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules and Application Process for Foreign Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    New CSRC provisions and exchange circulars clarify per-product calculations, exemptions, and the specific steps for overseas managers to apply.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Relaxes Public Shareholding and IPO Norms Amid Market Volatility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    SEBI has granted a temporary reprieve on penalties for MPS breaches and extended IPO approval validity periods.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Set to Launch Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Products

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

    Regulators will permit leveraged and inverse ETFs for Samsung and SK Hynix, but acknowledge a legal gap in trading rules for corporate executives.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Tables Bill to Pave Way for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    A new bill will empower the MAS to streamline rules for dual listings and allow retail investors earlier access to IPO documents.

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