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Trading & Investment
UK Regulators Support US ‘SOFR First’ Proposal on Interdealer Swaps
By Editors | 17/06/2021
The FCA and BOE encourage liquidity providers to change USD linear swap trading conventions from USD LIBOR to SOFR on 26 July 2021.
Market Data & Technology
ASX Completes Corporate Actions Upgrade Project
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2021
The project enables full straight-through processing for corporate actions, reducing risk for market participants and facilitating more informed decision-making.
Trading & Investment
Vietnam: HoSE Commences Trials on New Trading System
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/06/2021
HoSE has commenced connection trials with securities firms and intends to start functional trials from 26 July.
Structural Regulation
Korea Allows Securities Firms to Extend Credit to Overseas Affiliates
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021
Large securities firms will be allowed to extend credit to overseas branches and subsidiaries in which they have at least a 50 percent stake.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Sues Austal Over Breach of Continuous Disclosure Obligations
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/06/2021
Major shipbuilder Austal breached its continuous disclosure obligations in 2016 by failing to disclose a material change in its prior earnings guidance, ASIC says.
Structural Regulation
BIS Innovation Hub Launches Nordic Centre in Stockholm
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
The Nordic Centre was opened in collaboration with the central banks of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CBIRC Reprimands Fintech Firm for Consumer Rights Violations
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021
The CBIRC said Mashang Consumer Finance violated product pricing rules, consumer rights, and fair trade regulations.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan: Revised Corporate Governance Code Takes Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
The new code seeks to enhance board independence, promote board diversity, and increase attention on sustainability and ESG issues.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Issues Guidance on Ongoing Fee Arrangements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021
A new information sheet provides guidance on ongoing fee arrangements, fee disclosure statements, and ongoing fee consents.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China Issues Draft Law Aimed at Improving Audit Practices
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
The law prohibits the entities being audited from refusing to provide information, delaying such provision, and submitting false information.
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