Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Bourse Proposes to Ease Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020

    The minimum cap requirement for the Main Board is being removed in favour of a net income requirement. The criteria for the SME Board are also being relaxed.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Responds on Tranche 2 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

    By Editors | 26/09/2020

    The consultation on the 2nd tranche of rule changes covered operating rules relating to corporate actions, mFund and RTGS payment aspects for the new system.

    AML / KYC

    Stockbrokers’ Association Pushes Back Against AUSTRAC Proposal

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2020

    AUSTRAC proposed in July to allow brokers to open accounts for new clients with flexibility to complete the customer identification procedure within five days.

    Enforcement

    New Zealand FMA Warns of Action Against Poor Conduct

    By Editors | 25/09/2020

    There are no excuses for conduct that presents the risk of harm to investors, customers and the integrity of the markets, says FMA chief Rob Everett.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sumitomo Mitsui Under Fire for Miscounting Shareholder Votes

    By Editors | 25/09/2020

    Sumitomo Mitsui confirmed that 1,139 shareholder voting forms were not counted even though they were delivered in time.

    Market Infrastructure

    European Commission Grants 18 Months Equivalence to UK CCPs

    By Editors | 25/09/2020

    The European Commission says the decision will give financial market participants time to reduce their “excessive” exposures to UK-based CCPs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Establishes Netting Certainty for Bilateral OTC Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2020

    Parliament passed a bill providing legal basis for bilateral netting of OTC derivatives contracts which are not centrally cleared.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Launches Three New Exchanges, Including MEMX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2020

    Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) launched on 17 September; Members Exchange (MEMX) on 21 September; MIAX Pearl will launch on 25 September.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC to Procure New Surveillance System

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 24/09/2020

    The SEC is planning to hire a consultant to assess its existing surveillance system and make recommendations on procuring a new system.

    Market Infrastructure

    FCA Consults on Regulatory Approach for International Firms

    By Editors | 24/09/2020

    The FCA is seeking views on its approach to authorising international firms that wish to provide financial services in the UK post-Brexit.

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