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Market Abuse
Bursa Malaysia Punishes RHB Investment Bank Representatives
By Editors | 13/09/2021
The dealer’s representatives engaged in discretionary trading without proper authorisation, causing “significant losses” to a client.
Payments & Settlements
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
Operational Risk
Exchanges Can Help Minimise Broker-Dealer Operational Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2021
A paper by Citadel Securities, NYSE, Nasdaq, MIAX, MEMX, and BOX says exchanges can provide an additional layer of protection on top of broker-dealers’ own risk controls.
Structural Regulation
Thai SEC Eases Red Taps for Foreign Issuers Seeking IPO
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/09/2021
The change will reduce the burden of raising funds for foreign companies and help boost the competitiveness of Thai capital markets, the SEC said.
Trading & Investment
RBC Capital Markets to Launch FX Infrastructure in Singapore
By Editors | 12/09/2021
RBC says the new e-FX server and pricing engine was developed with support from MAS and will be launched by year-end.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong SPAC Framework to Prohibit Retail Access – Report
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Hong Kong’s SPAC framework will reportedly be issued for public consultation this month, proposing that only professional investors be allowed to participate.
Operational Risk
Mizuho Suffers Seventh System Failure For the Year
By Editors | 12/09/2021
The latest failure disrupted about 100 ATMs due to a “hardware problem”, though affected services were restored quickly.
Trading & Investment
KRX to Temporarily Exempt Market Makers from Obligations
By Editors | 12/09/2021
KRX says the FSS warning of fines against nine market makers will hamper the functioning of the market making system for a while.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Revises Position Limits on Currency Derivatives
By Editors | 12/09/2021
The revised position limits apply to domestic clients, NRIs, and Category II FPIs that are individuals, family offices, and corporates.
Market Data & Technology
APRA’s New Data Collection Solution Goes Live
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Banks have to maintain all BEAR information including accountability statements and maps in APRA Connect from this month.
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