Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand: Class Action Filed Against ANZ, ASB

    By Editors | 04/10/2021

    The class action reportedly involves interest and fees ANZ and ASB were not entitled to charge due to breaches of their disclosure obligations.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Moves to Boost Transparency on Proxy Votes

    By ESG Investor | 03/10/2021

    The proposed rule changes will make it easier for asset owners to see how asset managers are voting at AGMs.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Not Considering Introducing SPAC Listings

    By Editors | 03/10/2021

    The practice of allowing companies to go public without any actual business or revenue is in conflict with practices in Taiwan, said the FSC’s Kuo Chia-chun.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Customers Not Informed in Premium Financing Arrangements

    By Editors | 03/10/2021

    The HKMA and IA found in joint inspections that customers may not be sufficiently informed about the potential impact of premium financing arrangements.

    Trading & Investment

    CBSL Warns Banks Against Creating FX Black Market

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 03/10/2021

    Sri Lankan banks are charging heavy premiums to execute FX transactions, claiming to not have US dollars available.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Adds RFQ Functionality for FX Derivatives on OTC Platform

    By Editors | 03/10/2021

    The RFQ function allows market participants to negotiate and transact block trades in FX futures and options on the Titan OTC Pro platform.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FMSB Offers Guidance on Mitigating Risks of Hybrid Working

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    In a new Spotlight Review, the FMSB outlines steps firms can take to promote equivalent conduct outcomes in a hybrid environment.

    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong Capital Market to Increase Use of RMB

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2021

    HKMA chief Eddie Yue speaks of expanding the use of the RMB in Hong Kong stock market trading and a multi-year programme to enhance the CMU.

    Capital Adequacy

    SEBI to Raise Net Worth Requirements for Market Intermediaries

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    SEBI proposes to progressively raise the net worth requirements for trading members, clearing members and depository participants by October 2023.

    Trading & Investment

    CFTC Penalises Interactive Brokers Over Negative Oil Prices

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    Interactive Brokers was penalised for not adequately preparing for and configuring its electronic trading system to recognise negative prices on 20 April 2020.

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