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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
ESG / Sustainability
SET, FTSE Russell Partner to Elevate Sustainability Assessments
By Mark Johnston | 01/08/2024
The collaboration will see the Stock Exchange of Thailand replace the current SET ESG Ratings with FTSE Russell’s ESG Data Model by 2026.
Enforcement
MAS Reprimands Asset Manager, Bans CEO for Two Years
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2024
MAS has also declined the RFMC’s application to upgrade to an LFMC. Effective 1 August, it cannot undertake fund management activities in Singapore.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Revokes FPI Access to 14yr and 30yr Government Bonds
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
The RBI is trying to boost liquidity in shorter-term government bonds by restricting foreign investors’ access to longer-dated bonds.
Enforcement
Prominent Short Seller Andrew Left Charged for Securities Fraud
By Editors | 31/07/2024
The DOJ and SEC said Andrew Left used social media and TV appearances to promote his trades, manipulate the market, and “make fast, easy money”.
ESG / Sustainability
IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City
By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024
The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Proposes Rules for ASX Clearing and Settlement Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2024
ASIC is consulting on new rules to facilitate more competitive outcomes in cash equity clearing and settlement services provided by ASX.
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE to Standardise Automatic Strike Listing Rules for Options
By Editors | 31/07/2024
Rule change will enable automatic strike listing based on daily underlying price movements all the way through to expiry for monthly option contracts.
Enforcement
Six US Banks Agree to Settle Antitrust Litigation for $80m
By Editors | 31/07/2024
The banks allegedly colluded to bid up bond prices at auction and then sell those bonds at inflated prices to pension funds and other investors.
Market Infrastructure
IIB Warns of Extraterritoriality of Treasury Clearing Proposal
By Editors | 31/07/2024
Under a proposed FICC rule, the SEC’s clearing mandate on US Treasury securities would apply to an entire foreign bank, rather than just its US-based branch.
Securities / Derivatives
New Micro TAIEX Futures Commence Trading in Taiwan
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2024
TAIEFX said the addition of Micro TAIEX Futures to the exchange’s product line-up offers traders greater flexibility and accessibility.
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