Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's SC and Oman's FSA Partner to Boost Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The agreement aims to strengthen financial ties and drive sustainable growth in both conventional and Islamic capital markets in both countries.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Reverses Plan to Lower Shareholder Tax Threshold

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

Following widespread investor backlash, the presidential office will maintain the current KRW 5 billion threshold for the capital gains tax.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Official Offers Clarity on Treatment of OTC Trades Under Stablecoin Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

Christopher Hui said virtual asset OTC trading institutions will not be permitted to offer stablecoins, even if those stablecoins are licensed.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Calls for Stronger Consumer Protection Governance at FIs

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

New management principles are being introduced to bolster consumer safeguards and internal controls following losses from HSCEI-linked securities.