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Securities / Derivatives
ICE Opens Access Centres in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo
By Editors | 18/12/2022
ICE says the enhanced connectivity includes ultra-low-latency access to exchanges in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Enforcement
US SEC, DOJ Charge Social Media Influencers for Securities Fraud
By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2022
Eight individuals are accused of engaging in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud through a social media-based “pump and dump” scheme.
Market Infrastructure
Japan to Raise Taxes on Wealthy Individuals, Corporations
By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2022
Taxes will be raised on those who earn over JPY 3 billion through stocks and real estate. A corporate surtax of 4 to 4.5 percent will also be adopted.
Market Infrastructure
US SEC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Improve Market Fairness
By Editors | 18/12/2022
The proposals include a new best execution regulatory framework, a new order competition rule, and requirements for brokers to provide better disclosures on execution quality.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Lawmakers Advance Bill to Establish Sovereign Fund
By Editors | 18/12/2022
Critics say the bill’s timing is poor due to the country’s lack of surplus funds, high national debt, large trade deficit, and other economic problems.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Lifts Restrictions on Offshore Rupee Trades by Banks
By Editors | 17/12/2022
Informal restrictions on rupee NDF trades in the offshore market were imposed in October to help defend a falling rupee.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Commits to Providing Certainty on Stability of CHESS
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2022
ASIC and the RBA asked ASX to issue a special audited report detailing arrangements to ensure the stability, security and resilience of the existing CHESS system.
Market Infrastructure
US Regulators Deem Audit Inspections of Chinese Firms a Success
By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2022
The PCAOB did identify some deficiencies in their inspection work, but it was able to view complete audit work papers with no redactions.
Securities / Derivatives
China Asks Banks to Absorb Selling Pressure in Bond Markets
By Editors | 16/12/2022
Banks are asked to absorb selling pressure caused by retail investors withdrawing funds from wealth management products and bond funds.
Market Infrastructure
NYSE, Nasdaq Expected to See More Capital Raises via Direct Listings
By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2022
The SEC is expected to permit the NYSE to ease its rules for direct listings, after a similar approval was granted to Nasdaq earlier this month.
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