Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC to Leverage Regtech to Improve Listed Company Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

ASIC and regtech firm Eastern Analytica will jointly develop a solution to help address poor market disclosures by listed firms.

Enforcement

FINRA Fines Vanguard for Misleading Account Statements

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2023

Vanguard had errors in about 8.5 million customer statements and failed to address customer reports of the errors in a timely manner.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Eurex Receives Approval to Offer Bitcoin Futures to US Investors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/06/2023

US investors can now benefit from access to a wider range of participants and liquidity pools during Asian, European and US hours, Eurex says.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai Bourse Launches New Trading System Using Nasdaq Tech

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The new trading system was launched by SET and TFEX along with new data distribution and market surveillance systems, using Nasdaq technology.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFTC Issues Advisory on Risks of Clearing Crypto Derivatives

By Editors | 31/05/2023

Commissioner Kristin Johnson said the advisory means a formal rulemaking process on crypto clearing is warranted.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.

Market Infrastructure

LME Consults on Reforms to Boost Confidence in Metals Market

By Editors | 31/05/2023

The proposed reforms include expanded reporting on stored metal, permanent measures to address low stock levels, and revised closing price methodologies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Tighter Rules for Granting QIB Status to AIFs

By Mark Johnston | 31/05/2023

SEBI said many AIFs have only one or two investors but have been obtaining benefits as ‘Qualified Institutional Buyers’.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Lists First Thai Stocks as Depository Receipts

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

The first three SDRs were issued by Phillip Securities, representing beneficial ownership interest in the underlying securities of three SET50 companies.