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Enforcement
SEBI Offers One-time Settlement for 500+ Errant Brokers
By Editors | 29/07/2020
SEBI identified instances where trading participants were consistently making losses on stock options trading, only to reverse the losses later in the day or the next day.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Set to Defer CSDR’s Settlement Discipline Regime
By Editors | 29/07/2020
The European Commission asked ESMA to consider a one-year deferral in light of operational pressures on firms and other market developments amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Launches DLT-based Distribution of Retail Treasury Bonds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2020
The launch of ‘Bonds.PH’ paves the way for the unbanked to affordably and easily invest in retail treasury bonds, said National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Commodity Exchange Proposes Trading Rule Revisions
By Editors | 29/07/2020
TOCOM plans to revise its trading rules to coincide with the launch of a next-gen derivatives trading system known at J-GATE 3.0 in Q3 2021.
Securities / Derivatives
New Zealand FMA Warns Derivatives Issuers to Ensure Compliance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2020
Self-assessments by derivatives issuers have identified risks stemming from the way they handle client money, provide advice to retail clients, and handle vulnerable customers.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Launches New Indicator to Monitor RFR Adoption in Derivatives
By Editors | 28/07/2020
The indicator is intended to help derivatives market participants keep tabs on progress to shift to risk-free rates ahead of the end of 2021, when LIBOR is due to be discontinued.
Securities / Derivatives
JPX Completes Transfer of TOCOM Products to Osaka Exchange
By Editors | 28/07/2020
Under the new integrated exchange, brokers need a single licence to trade both securities and commodities. Clearing houses JSCC and JCCH have also been integrated.
Big Picture
FMSB Examines Remote Working Risks in FICC Markets
By Editors | 28/07/2020
FMSB has published a Spotlight Review on the risks of undertaking financial services activities through new working arrangements, and measures to mitigate these risks.
ESG / Sustainability
CDSB Issues New Guidance to Mainstream Climate Reporting
By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2020
The new Climate Guidance will help enhance reporting quality by addressing the lack of decision-useful material climate information for investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Why Do Electronic Traders Cancel Orders?
By Jamil Nazarali | 28/07/2020
Jamil Nazarali at Citadel Securities explains what ever-increasing speeds for issuing and canceling orders tell us about today’s market structure.
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