Markets & Infrastructure

    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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