SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

SIFMA Backs Lawsuit Against SEC Over CAT Funding Model

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024

SIFMA and others say the SEC has unlawfully imposed “massive costs” on broker-dealers and investors by adopting a revised CAT funding model.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults Again on Super Fund Financial Resources Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2024

APRA’s new consultation proposes a “simpler approach” to its operational risk financial requirement (ORFR).

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Allow Mutual Funds to Invest in Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024

The move will allow retail investors to buy into early stage startups, which will also gain access to more funding prior to an IPO.

Enforcement

Former Goldman Analyst Jailed in the UK for Insider Trading

By Editors | 18/02/2024

Mohammed Zina used sensitive information about deals Goldman was advising on to trade shares in six companies.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues Additional Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2024

New FAQs are provided to support implementation of the new OTC derivatives reporting regime, which comes into force in October.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Registration Requirement for PMS Distributors

By Ajoy K Das | 16/02/2024

The proposal is in line with the mutual fund industry where distributors are required to be registered with AMFI.

Enforcement

Korean Prosecutors Search HSBC, BNP Offices in Short Selling Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2024

The searches are part of a mandatory criminal investigation for violations of the Capital Markets Act.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Proposes Further Changes to OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2024

Among other things, the changes will simplify the exchange-traded derivatives exclusion and the scope of foreign entity reporting, as well as remove “alternative reporting”.

ESG / Sustainability

Top ASEAN Exchanges to Jointly Develop Sustainability Ecosystem

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/02/2024

The exchanges will reconvene in July to finalise the ecosystem’s implementation details, governance framework and operating structure.