India's proposed Securities Markets Code will extend investigation timelines to one year, empower depositories to correct records, and require Sebi's recommendation for superseding market infrastructure institution boards. These changes follow extensive stakeholder consultations.
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched an investigation into Mirae Asset Securities regarding the cancellation of SpaceX IPO share allocations. The FSS is examining the circumstances of the allocation failure and whether investors were adequately informed of the risks.
SpaceX's IPO highlighted the ambiguity in crypto exchanges' equity-linked instruments. Products ranged from actual shares to tracker certificates and perpetual futures, each with distinct risks and ownership claims.
TD Securities highlights upcoming index rebalancing dates for SpaceX post-IPO, emphasizing their importance for investors. Despite not being fast-tracked into the S&P 500, SpaceX's inclusion in other indexes like Nasdaq 100 is crucial.
SpaceX's IPO, priced at $135 per share and raising $75 billion, saw its stock surge 19% on its first day. South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities, initially allocated over 2.3 million shares, was ultimately excluded from the final share distribution, causing significant backlash and accusations of market exclusion.
The SEC is proposing to rescind Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, the trade-through rule, which has governed Wall Street for 20 years. This move is seen by crypto firms as a significant step towards enabling blockchain-based stock trading by removing a major structural barrier.
Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13 million to develop and distribute Bitcoin-linked yield products directly to Japanese investors. This move signifies Metaplanet's strategic expansion beyond Bitcoin accumulation into active financial product development, aiming to tap into Japan's substantial household savings seeking yield.
Metaplanet will acquire Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen ($13.1 million) to establish a securities arm, Metaplanet Securities, as part of its strategy to build a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem in Japan. The deal, expected to close in July, will leverage Siiibo's license and customer base to offer Bitcoin-related yield products.
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence, replacing acting head Bill Pulte amid controversy. The selection of Pulte, who investigated political adversaries, led to the House rejecting a surveillance program extension.
BlackRock filed an updated prospectus for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), set to launch soon. This move intensifies competition with Goldman Sachs, as both firms aim to attract yield-seeking investors with novel Bitcoin ETF strategies.
Chinese biotech companies are pursuing global commercialization despite US regulatory barriers, leveraging cost advantages in markets like Europe. Insilico Medicine's Ren Feng highlighted the need for internationalization and the challenge of lacking overseas clinical teams, suggesting business development deals as a solution.
Archax has launched a new system on Hedera that allows tokenized securities to distribute interest payments in USDC in real time. This innovation ensures yield follows ownership continuously, addressing market inefficiencies and building on Archax's previous work with tokenized assets.
Kiwoom Securities analyzed that the US May CPI, driven by energy prices, showed a limited spread of inflation across the economy. Core CPI slowed, suggesting easing inflationary pressures, but future oil prices remain a key variable.
Yuanta Securities stated on the 11th that the recent adjustment in the power equipment sector is not due to a peak-out but a combination of profit-taking after a surge and rotation within AI themes. The firm expects a selective market in the second half, focusing on companies with confirmed order outlooks and EPS upgrades.
Robinhood Securities has received approval to act as an IPO underwriter, a move that allows it to participate directly in the main underwriting group alongside traditional Wall Street banks. CEO Vlad Tenev announced the approval, positioning it as a natural progression after the launch of IPO Access.
Bank of America Securities, ABD borsasında ayı piyasası işaretlerinin arttığını bildirdi. Stratejistler, hisse senetlerinde çok fazla tehlike işareti olduğunu ve yatırımcılara kar alınmasını tavsiye etti.
India's government and RBI introduced measures to attract foreign portfolio investors and non-resident funds into government bonds and bank deposits, including tax exemptions and risk mitigation strategies, leading to a significant rupee gain.
Michael Saylor advocates for Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance, emphasizing corporate and credit-market adoption over spot ETF exposure, as institutional demand faces pressure from market sell-offs and outflows.
Mirae Asset Securities will begin accepting subscriptions for SpaceX's IPO from professional individual and corporate investors on May 5th. The minimum investment is $100,000, with a total offering size of around $500 million. Korea Investment Trust Management also announced its participation, planning to allocate shares to its space-focused ETFs and funds.
Shinhan Securities will propose burning treasury stock worth approximately 940 billion won (32.01% of total shares) at its upcoming general shareholders' meeting on March 19th. This move aims to enhance shareholder value and is part of a broader shareholder return policy that includes increased cash dividends.
Sebi has banned Rajesh Mehta, promoter and CEO of Rajesh Exports, from trading the company's securities due to alleged financial irregularities and fund diversion. The regulator cited misstatements in financial accounts and lack of cooperation from the company and its auditors.
India plans to abolish capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investments in government securities to boost inflows and support the rupee. This move follows India's inclusion in global bond indices and precedes a potential decision by Bloomberg on its inclusion in the Global Aggregate Index.
India is set to eliminate capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors' holdings in government securities to attract overseas investment and cushion its economy from the Middle East crisis. The move, cleared by the Union Cabinet, aims to counter significant foreign capital outflows and rupee depreciation.
Kiwoom Securities has launched a campaign on the Nasdaq Tower billboard in New York, promoting 'K-Stock' alongside K-Pop, K-Food, and K-Beauty, aiming to highlight the evolving status of the South Korean stock market to global investors.
