SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Enforcement

    US Court Convicts Another JPM Trader on Spoofing Charges

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Former precious metals trader faces up to 30 years in prison for placing deceptive orders intended in COMEX gold and silver futures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

    Enforcement

    UK Court Convicts Three for Defrauding Libyan Sovereign Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 13/12/2022

    The fund managers structured investments in a way that generated finder fees that they funnelled through offshore shell companies, causing around $46mn to Libya.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Announces 20 March 2023 Launch Date for HKIDR

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The SFC has decided to “provide more time for the industry’s preparation” and has announced a 20 March 2023 launch date for the HKIDR.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Treasury Consults on Climate Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 13/12/2022

    Australia is consulting on the design and implementation of its proposed standards for the mandatory disclosure of climate‑related financial risks and opportunities.

    Enforcement

    EU Commission Accuses Two Banks of Cartel Conduct

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Deutsche Bank and Rabobank traders allegedly exchanged commercially sensitive information and coordinated pricing and trading strategies on government bonds.

    Capital / Liquidity

    UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.

    Enforcement

    FCA Fines Interdealer Brokers Over Inadequate Trade Surveillance

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Between July 2016 and January 2018, BGC Brokers, GFI Brokers and GFI Securities had deficient surveillance processes and insufficient asset class coverage.

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