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Securities / Derivatives
RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Expand Services
By Editors | 15/08/2022
Stand-alone primary dealers can offer FX market-making facilities and undertake foreign currency OIS transactions directly with non-residents.
Enforcement
Two JPM Traders Convicted on Spoofing Charges
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The two former traders were convicted of attempted price manipulation, spoofing, commodities fraud, and wire fraud following a three-week jury trial.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Calls for Reforms to EU Benchmarks Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2022
Many non-EU benchmarks won’t qualify under BMR in time for 31 December 2023, disproportionately impacting Asia exposures.
Market Infrastructure
SFC, CSRC Agree to Align Trading Calendars for Stock Connect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2022
Northbound and southbound Stock Connect trading will be possible on all trading days when both the Hong Kong and Mainland China markets are open.
Securities / Derivatives
Five Chinese Heavyweights to Delist from US Exchanges
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The companies cited the small trading volume of their shares in New York, without mentioning any ongoing disputes between US and Chinese authorities.
Enforcement
China: Nine Execs Allegedly Linked to Semiconductor Fund Fraud
By Editors | 14/08/2022
Executives from a high-profile chipmaker, a fund that invested in it, and the manager of the fund are under investigation in a fraud and corruption probe.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Amends Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees
By Editors | 14/08/2022
The enhanced guidelines cover empanelment of external agencies for due diligence, conflicts of interest policy, and allow the creation of additional security post NCD listing.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence
By Editors | 14/08/2022
The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022
New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.
Big Picture
ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change
By Editors | 14/08/2022
Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.
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