Securities / Derivatives

OTC Clear Launches Clearing for SOFR-HONIA Cross-currency Swaps

11/05/2021

The SFC has approved the launch of clearing services for cross-currency interest rates swaps and basis swaps referencing HONIA and SOFR.

Enforcement

HKICPA, FRC Agree to Share Information, Refer Cases

11/05/2021

The MoU is expected to enhance audit quality, contribute to the development of the Hong Kong audit market, and promote confidence in the capital markets.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Former ANZ Representative For Eight Years

10/05/2021

The representative falsely witnessed binding nomination of beneficiary forms for 17 clients, backdated documents, and falsified a client’s signature.

AML / KYC

US Court Lifts Investment Ban Against Luokung Technology Corp

10/05/2021

Separately, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom have lost their appeals of a NYSE decision to delist their shares.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters

10/05/2021

The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches Grant Scheme to Lure OFCs, REITs

10/05/2021

OFCs and REITs that set up in Hong Kong can secure funding to cover 70% of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers.

Enforcement

MAS Issues 10-Year Ban Against Individual for Dishonest Conduct

10/05/2021

The individual carried out fund management activities without holding a capital markets services licence, and later convicted of cheating and imprisoned.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Set to Announce A$1.2bn Digital Economy Strategy

10/05/2021

The full strategy will be released on 11 May, and include investments in artificial intelligence, cyber security, the CDR rollout, and Australia’s digital identity system.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Launch Crude Oil Options, Open to Foreign Investors

09/05/2021

Shanghai INE is seeking feedback on a new crude oil options contract that will be open to foreign investors. Trading simulations will run for two weeks.