Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Require Central Storage of IPO Due Diligence Documents

By Editors | 08/12/2024

SEBI said the stock exchanges have set up a platform which merchant banks must use to store their IPO due diligence documents.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Securities Firms Asked to Prepare for Market Shocks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2024

BOK promised “unlimited” liquidity. FSS met with 36 securities firms. FSC activated stabilisation funds. VASP operations impacted.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Outlines 2024 Progress on Resolution-related Work

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2024

In 2024, a new global standard for CCP resolution was finalised. The FSB has published its first list of insurers subject to resolution planning standards.

Capital / Liquidity

EACH Calls for Global Consistency in CCP Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2024

The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses released a manifesto offering recommendations to enhance capital market efficiency and resilience.

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.

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