Market Abuse

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    Market Abuse

    ANZ, Deutsche, Citigroup Face Trial Over Criminal Cartel Case

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    The banks are alleged to have colluded on how to offload ANZ shares in 2015 by restricting supply to maintain market prices.

    Market Abuse

    CSRC Investigates SOE and Auditor Over Bond Default

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2020

    SOE defaults could pave the way for increased transparency, faster resolutions and more predictable outcomes for investors in the long run.

    Market Abuse

    Former Convoy Executives Found Not Guilty in ‘Enigma Network’ Case

    By Editors | 02/12/2020

    The judge ruled that the evidence provided by prosecutors was not sufficient to prove there was any attempt to deceive the stock exchange or Convoy directors or investors.

    Market Abuse

    China Bond Default Shock Prompts NAFMII Underwriter Probe

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2020

    Haitong Securities, Industrial Bank, China Everbright Bank, Zhongyuan Bank are suspected of violations, as recent defaults prompt concerns over the health of SOEs.

    Market Abuse

    Deloitte Appointed to Review RBNZ Processes After Accidental Disclosure

    By Editors | 18/11/2020

    A letter confirming RBNZ’s decision to introduce a Funding for Lending Programme was sent to financial services firms 45 early last week.

    Trading & Investment

    FSC Korea Confirms Plan to Lift Short Selling Ban in March

    By Editors | 12/11/2020

    The lifting of the ban will apply to all stocks regardless of the market cap, despite an earlier proposal to keep it in place for small-cap stocks.

    Market Abuse

    SC Malaysia Wins MYR 3.1m in Insider Trading Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2020

    The former senior partner of a law firm acquired shares in Worldwide Holdings in the months leading up to an announcement that the firm would be privatised.

    Market Abuse

    MAS Targets Market Abuse, Misconduct, AML Control Breaches

    By Editors | 04/11/2020

    In its latest enforcement report, MAS highlights its work to strengthen early detection of market misconduct, including through Apollo, an augmented intelligence system.

    Market Abuse

    KRX Probes Market Makers’ Compliance With Short Selling Rules

    By Editors | 02/11/2020

    The inspection will cover all 22 market makers, focusing on whether they conducted naked short selling and whether they violated the uptick rule.

    Market Abuse

    Singapore Courts Charge Two for Cheating, False Trading

    By Editors | 30/10/2020

    Ex-KTL Global CEO Tan Kheng Yeow and OCBC Securities trading rep Tan Chun Yong are said to have been involved in a conspiracy for false trading.

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