Market Abuse

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    Market Abuse

    Australian Banks Face US Civil Action on Alleged Rate Rigging

    By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

    Civil claim accuses lenders of racketeering, wire fraud and collusion; cites ASIC investigations.

    Market Abuse

    Australian Equities Market Cleaner Since Rule Change

    By Editors | 11/08/2016

    Anomalous trading ahead of announcements declining, ASIC says.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Prompts Banks on Handling of Sensitive Information

    By Editors | 10/08/2016

    While most firms have adequate policies, implementation is inconsistent.

    Market Abuse

    Continuous Disclosure Tops ASIC’s Enforcement List

    By Editors | 10/08/2016

    33 percent of ASIC market integrity enforcements addressed listed firms’ disclosure burden.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Prosecutors Emboldened; Banks Under Pressure

    By Peter Guy | 25/07/2016

    Legal actions against 1MDB and HSBC open up a new era of aggressive action by prosecutors.

    Market Abuse

    Singapore Charges Ex-remisier with ‘Spoofing’

    By Samuel Riding | 25/07/2016

    Prosecution the result of first joint investigation by MAS and police.

    Market Abuse

    JSDA Targets Information Leaks

    By Samuel Riding | 21/07/2016

    Trade body to issue guidelines banning analysts from gathering data related to earnings.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Details Alleged NAB Rate-rigging

    By Samuel Riding | 11/07/2016

    Australian banks should improve compliance as series of scandals emerges, regulator says.

    Market Abuse

    CSRC Tightens IPO Scrutiny

    By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

    Securities regulator initiates inspection campaign, cites series of problems.

    Market Abuse

    HSBC Files USD35mn Rate Rigging Settlement

    By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

    Proposed payment relates to anti-trust case alleging manipulation of two yen benchmarks.

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