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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS: “Much Room for Improvement” in Issue Manager Conduct
18/04/2023
MAS identified issue managers that did not perform conflict-of-interest checks, background checks on EDs and controlling shareholders, and site visits to issuers’ material assets.
Cryptocurrency
CME to Offer Additional BTC, ETH Options Expiries
18/04/2023
CME will offer expiries every business day to provide market participants with “greater precision and versatility” in managing short-term price risk.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BOE, CFTC Strengthen Supervisory Cooperation on CCPs
18/04/2023
The Bank of England will rely on the CFTC for supervision and oversight of US-based CCPs offering clearing services in the UK.
Market Data & Technology
AFME, FESE Call for Action on EU Consolidated Tape
17/04/2023
Ahead of EU trilogues on the MiFIR Review, AFME is highlighting the important role of systematic internalisers and FESE is calling for a PFOF ban.
Climate Risk
US and Allies to Cooperate to Displace Russia from Nuclear Energy Market
17/04/2023
The US, UK, Canada, Japan and France will leverage their resources and capabilities to undermine Russia’s grip on supply chains.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Do Kwon Sent $7m to Law Firm Before Terra Collapse
17/04/2023
Korean prosecutors believe the transfer may suggest Do Kwon was aware of Terra’s impending collapse and was seeking to pre-empt the legal repercussions.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Revisits ‘Tranche 2’ AML Reforms – Report
17/04/2023
The government is expected to settle its position on AML reforms this month that could cover the real estate, accounting and legal professions.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Ease Rules on Overseas Business by Certain Securities Firms
17/04/2023
The revisions will enable overseas subsidiaries of “comprehensive financial investment service providers” to provide corporate credit in overseas markets more easily.
Trading & Investment
NSE India to Launch WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas Futures
17/04/2023
NSE will launch WTI crude oil and natural gas futures contracts from 15 May. Both already trade on India’s MCX.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Allows Dealer’s Representatives to Expand Services
17/04/2023
DRs can apply for additional licences to engage in investment advice, financial planning, restricted dealing in unit trust products, dealing in private retirement schemes.
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