Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

26/10/2022

CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong

26/10/2022

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Eases Share Financing Rules for Property-linked Firms

26/10/2022

Certain companies with small real estate business interests are allowed to raise funds through domestic stock sales.

ESG / Sustainability

Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

26/10/2022

The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

Enforcement

US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

26/10/2022

The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Files Suit Over Misleading Claims by Crypto Firm

26/10/2022

ASIC said BPS Financial engaged in unlicensed conduct and made false, misleading or deceptive representations about a crypto token called Qoin.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to “Significantly Expand” MyData Information Items

25/10/2022

The MyData service will be expanded to include information on tax payments, public pensions, loan deferrals, and more insurance data.

Enforcement

Credit Suisse Clears Litigation Docket Ahead of Overhaul

25/10/2022

Credit Suisse has been cleared of FX rigging charges and settled separate cases with French and US prosecutors.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Defers Dual Reporting Requirements for IRB Banks

25/10/2022

Dual reporting requirements for IRB banks are now expected to come into force for disclosure statements with reporting dates of 30 June 2023 or later.