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AML / KYC
LME Decides Against Banning Russian Metals from Warehouses
By Editors | 13/11/2022
The LME received feedback that a “material portion” of the market is still planning to buy Russian metal in 2023.
Capital / Liquidity
ESMA Recognises TAIFEX as QCCP Under EMIR
By Editors | 11/11/2022
The recognition lowers capital requirements and makes managing counterparty risk easier for EU financial institutions participating in Taiwan’s market.
Enforcement
SFC, ICAC Arrest Eight Over Ramp-and-Dump Schemes
By Editors | 11/11/2022
Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Sets Out Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Risk in NBFI
By Editors | 11/11/2022
The report offers policy proposals to address systemic risk in NBFI, highlighting recent strains in commodities and bond markets.
Securities / Derivatives
China Expands Bond Financing Support for Private Enterprises
By Editors | 10/11/2022
CNY 250 billion in bond issuances by private firms including developers will be supported through bond guarantees, credit enhancements, and bond purchases.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Allows Brokers to Sell Wider Range of Trust Products
By Editors | 10/11/2022
The revisions also simplify application procedures and allow securities firms to provide financial planning services to clients through trusts.
Market Infrastructure
FIA Urges Careful Use of Circuit Breakers in Energy Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2022
FIA is supportive of using circuit breakers to manage disorderly markets but not as tools to control or cap prices.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Offers Recommendations on Scaling Up Carbon Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022
In two separate consultation reports, IOSCO explores measures to bolster the transparency, integrity and resilience of mandatory and voluntary carbon markets.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Outlines Plans to Prepare Market for New Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022
ISSB launches capacity building initiative. CDP to adopt ISSB standard on environmental disclosure platform. IOSCO to “promptly” decide on endorsement.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC to Launch Tokenisation Platform for Digital Bond Issuance
By Editors | 09/11/2022
HSBC said the European Investment Bank is exploring using the platform to issue the market’s first-ever GBP tokenised bond.
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