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Securities / Derivatives
Enforcement
Barclays Agrees to Settle Class Action Over Securities Over-issuances
By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024
Barclays agreed to pay $19.5mn to settle claims that shareholders lost money because they relied on the bank’s assurances that it had strong internal controls.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024
The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.
Market Infrastructure
CME Group Launches Beta Term €STR Reference Rates
By Editors | 05/12/2024
The beta reference rates are based on a waterfall methodology that builds on €STR futures and OTC swap market data.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues
By Editors | 05/12/2024
The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.
Securities / Derivatives
Mitsubishi Reports $90m Loss from Rogue Copper Trader at China Unit
By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024
Mitsubishi Corp said that a Shanghai-based trader made unauthorised transactions with local businesses that defaulted on their payments.
Market Infrastructure
New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China
By Editors | 04/12/2024
The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap
By Editors | 04/12/2024
The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules
By Editors | 04/12/2024
ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.
Securities / Derivatives
TPEx to Launch Co-branded Indices With ICE Data Indices
By Editors | 04/12/2024
New index-based products are expected to be launched in Q1 2025, providing Taiwan investors with a broader selection of passive investment options.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank of Korea Pledges ‘Unlimited’ Liquidity to Keep Markets Stable
By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2024
The central bank pledged to keep financial markets stable after the President unexpectedly declared and then rescinded martial law.
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