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Enforcement
Hong Kong: CMBC Capital, Directors Penalised for Late Disclosure
By Editors | 18/10/2020
CMBC Capital did not make information about significant improvement in the company’s financial performance public in a timely manner.
Market Infrastructure
Australian Regulators Prescribe Open Access to ASX Clearing Services
By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2020
According to sources, the guidance was issued to prevent ASX Clear from imposing requirements on NSX with respect to the standards of its listed companies.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Series of Risk-Reducing Measures for Debt Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/10/2020
The reforms include a new code of conduct, new responsibilities for debenture trustees, new fund labeling requirements, and restrictions on inter-scheme transfers, among others.
Securities / Derivatives
New Corporate Restructuring Fund Kicks Off in Korea, FSC Says
By Editors | 16/10/2020
The fund is expected to serve as a stepping stone for the establishment of a more vibrant corporate restructuring ecosystem, the FSC said.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Grants BondEvalue Recognised Market Operator Licence
By Editors | 16/10/2020
BondEvalue operates BondbloX Bond Exchange, a blockchain-based exchange that allows for bonds to be traded in USD 1,000 lots.
Enforcement
US Considers Adding Ant Group to Trade Blacklist – Report
By Editors | 15/10/2020
US officials reportedly fear the Chinese government could access sensitive banking data belonging to future US users of the Alipay payment app.
Market Infrastructure
About Half of Global FX Market Exposed to Settlement Risk
By Margaret Law | 15/10/2020
Without immediate action, FX settlement risk will continue to accumulate and introduce vulnerabilities into the global financial system, says Margaret Law at CLS.
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for Non-USD MSCI Contracts
By Editors | 15/10/2020
The Hong Kong Futures Exchange has received CFTC certification for its SGD Singapore futures contract and two JPY Japan contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
HKIFA Warns Against Changing UCITS Delegation Model – Report
By Editors | 15/10/2020
HKIFA chief Sally Wong reportedly said a move to restrict the delegation model could prompt capital to flow away from the European fund industry.
Securities / Derivatives
China Excludes HSBC from Sovereign Bond Sale – Reports
By Editors | 14/10/2020
HSBC is the only lender that participated in China’s November 2019 dollar debt offering that isn’t participating in this year’s issuance.
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