Trading & Investment

Cboe to Launch New European Venue for Equity Derivatives

02/05/2021

Clients will benefit from having more choice, and lower friction pricing models will promote greater liquidity, says Morgan Stanley’s David Russell.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme

01/05/2021

The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Court Charges Woman for Superannuation Fraud

01/05/2021

A woman is said to have submitted multiple false hardship claims on behalf of others to gain early access to A$330,000 in superannuation.

Sustainable Finance

ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund

01/05/2021

The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.

Credit Risk

SEBI Issues Guidelines for CRAs on Issuing Provisional Ratings

01/05/2021

Credit rating agencies cannot assign a rating, including provisional decisions, to an issuer or client evaluating strategic decisions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Issues Draft Prudential Practice Guide on Remuneration

01/05/2021

The guidance will assist entities in complying with APRA’s new standard on remuneration, which is expected to be finalised later this year.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CBIRC Warns Banks of Stronger Penalties for Shareholder Violations

01/05/2021

Banks and insurers are asked to conduct self-assessments and improve their accountability standards and procedures to guard against illegal behaviour.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SG Police Issue Forgery Charges in Nickel Trading Fraud Case

30/04/2021

With the latest charges, Ng Yu Zhi now faces a total of 11 counts of cheating, fraudulent trading and forgery. He will return to court on 17 May.

Supervision & Enforcement

SEC Thailand Seeks Investigative, Prosecutorial Powers

29/04/2021

The SEC seeks powers to investigate and prosecute its own cases and speed up enforcement against capital market violations.