Editors
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Articles by Editors
UK Launches Review of Senior Managers Accountability Regime
03/04/2023
The review seeks stakeholders’ views to identify ways to improve operational and legal aspects of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Finalises Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers
03/04/2023
Bursa Malaysia’s Julian Hashim said the amendments offer a clearer roadmap for LEAP companies aiming to graduate to the ACE Market.
Securities / Derivatives
JPX to Launch Index of Stocks that Focus on Value Creation
03/04/2023
The index will comprise 150 Prime Market companies that are expected to create value based on financial performance or market valuation.
Capital / Liquidity
Swiss Prosecutor Opens Criminal Probe Into Credit Suisse Takeover
03/04/2023
The prosecutor is looking into potential breaches of Switzerland’s criminal law by government officials, regulators and bank executives.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firm Bittrex Announces Decision to Exit US Market
03/04/2023
A lack of regulatory clarity makes it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue operating in the US. The global platform will continue operating.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities
03/04/2023
The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.
Market Infrastructure
China, Brazil Abandon US Dollar as Intermediary Currency
03/04/2023
China and Brazil will exchange renminbi and reals directly to settle trade and financial transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
Citadel Seeking Licence to Relaunch Japan Hedge Fund Office
03/04/2023
Citadel shut down its Japan operations during the 2008 GFC, but is seeking to reopen in Tokyo by the end of the year.
Enforcement
Fed, OFAC Penalise Wells Fargo for Sanctions Non-Compliance
02/04/2023
Wells Fargo’s predecessor, Wachovia, provided software that was used by a foreign bank to process USD 532 million in prohibited transactions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub to Launch Cryptoasset Data Project
02/04/2023
Project Atlas will allow users to visualise cross-border flows in cryptoasset and DeFi markets via publicly available dashboards.
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