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Market Infrastructure
FMA Review Finds NZX Technology Capability Lacking
By Editors | 28/01/2021
NZX is required to develop a detailed, time-bound action plan to address the technology issues identified in a review conducted by the FMA.
Big Picture
China Access Channels for Foreign Institutional Investors: ASIFMA
By Editors | 27/01/2021
New ASIFMA paper looks at the various investment access channels for foreign institutional investors investing in China’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, Shanghai, Shenzhen to Expand ETF Connectivity Scheme
By Editors | 27/01/2021
The exchanges agreed to broaden the lineup of products available under the scheme and to collaborate in other areas including sustainable finance.
Fintech / Regtech
JPX to Launch Learning Environment for Data-Driven Trading
By Editors | 26/01/2021
The new project, known as J-Quants, will seek to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Punish Foreign Banks for Facilitating Currency Speculation
By Editors | 26/01/2021
The banks helped grains merchants trade in deliverable FX forwards in contravention of foreign exchange regulations.
AML / KYC
Index Providers to Remove More Chinese Firms from Indexes
By Editors | 26/01/2021
MSCI and FTSE Russell say they will remove five more Chinese companies from their global indexes in the absence of further OFAC guidance.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka Issues Good Practices Guidelines for Stockbrokers
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 26/01/2021
The guidelines are mandatory and require immediate implementation. Three months’ grace is given for a new cap on investment advisor commissions.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX Obtains CFTC Certification for Biotech Index Futures
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Biotech is the third largest sector by trading value in Taiwan’s stock market. TAIFEX TIP Taiwan BIO Futures can now be offered and sold to US persons.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Launches Second Green Bond Fund, Denominated in Euro
By Editors | 25/01/2021
The fund is part of an initiative to help central banks incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the management of their reserves and capital.
Enforcement
Korea FSS to Order Banks to Compensate Lime Fund Investors
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Woori Bank, Busan Bank and Industrial Bank of Korea have reportedly agreed to pay restitution to investors based on estimated damages.
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