Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

ASIC Launching Dedicated Criminal Investigation Team

By Editors | 30/07/2024

The team will help speed up insider trading investigations and increase the number of cases that are referred for prosecution.

Market Infrastructure

UK FCA Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Capital Markets

By Editors | 30/07/2024

The FCA also finalised rules allowing the ‘bundling’ of payments for investment research and trade execution.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: Reforms Boost Appeal of Government Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2024

Research by ICMA and Bloomberg found increasing interest by international investors in the KTB market due to recent reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on Pre-Hedging Practices

By Editors | 28/07/2024

The Spotlight Review offers case studies to provide practical guidance and highlight the nuanced application of pre-hedging principles across different context.

Market Infrastructure

France Advocates for Coordinated Approach to T+1 Transition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2024

AMF and Banque de France call for a “two-phased approach” to the transition, emphasising close cooperation with the UK and Switzerland.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC, SAFE Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2024

QFII and RQFII registration, FX management, and account management requirements have been simplified to ease access for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Client Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2024

The guidance note applies to financial service providers that hold or deal with client money or property on behalf of clients, including stockbrokers and custodians.

Securities / Derivatives

PASLA Publishes APAC Securities Lending Market Guide 2024

By Editors | 26/07/2024

The guide provides information on securities finance markets across APAC, including recommendations for promoting more openness, transparency and efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Adopts Delegated Act to Postpone FRTB Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2024

FRTB will be postponed in the EU to “preserve the global level playing field” for internationally active European banks in respect of their trading activities.