Tag: Investor Protection
Lawyers urge substantive compliance on cross-border brokers
Futu, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge face action by China’s market regulator, prompting lawyers to urge companies to avoid regulatory grey areas.
New rules on short swing trading strengthens compliance: lawyers
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the regulation on short swing trading on 6 March
Hope for Chinese victims in 61,000 bitcoin ponzi scheme
Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts
IVCA urges VCFs to finalise migration under new framework
SEBI urged legacy venture capital funds to migrate to the AIF regime by 19 July 2025 for better compliance and investor protection
HK enacts stablecoin law in August
Hong Kong's stablecoin law, effective August 1, creates a licensing regime for fiat-backed cryptocurrencies, boosting investor protection
Shareholder responsibility in Changyuan Group fraud saga
Major shareholders and small investors face equal treatment in Changyuan Group’s securities fraud case
Angel fund reforms help investments grow wings
Angel fund reforms aim to boost investor protection and startup growth
AI does not absolve data privacy responsibility
SEBI’s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance
SEBI strengthens index derivatives framework
The SEBI has introduced measures to improve the framework for index derivatives to increase investor protection and market stability
Hindenburg alleges SEBI chair held stake in Adani-linked funds
New developments have emerged in the Adani-Hindenburg row that began in January 2023
SEBI’s index derivatives framework proposal to reduce risks
SEBI seeks public input on a new index derivatives framework to boost investor protection, market stability, and capital growth
Falling through loopholes
Equity crowdfunding platforms need to be watched closely to save investors from pitfalls
SEBI sets high standards for intermediaries
SEBI fined Enam Securities INR2.5 million for lapses during Yes Bank’s IPO due to lack of due diligence
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Rebalancing bank-NBFC relationships
RBI scrutiny forces India co-lending partners to prove risk, customer ownership and governance in practice
