Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    IIF Calls for Stricter Disclosure, Accounting Rules in A-Share Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

    Despite the attractiveness of Chinese equities, foreign ownership remains lower than in other major markets at 4.3 percent.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Issues Draft Bill on Financial Advice Reforms

    By Editors | 21/04/2021

    The bill will expand the role of ASIC’s Financial Services and Credit Panel so that it operates as the single disciplinary body for financial advisers.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Announces Launch of Guangzhou Futures Exchange

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2021

    The GFEX will develop carbon futures, and also explore electricity futures, climate-related products, commodities index futures and other “green-linked” commodities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FMSB Offers Guidance on Transitioning LIBOR Back Book

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021

    The Spotlight Review examines back book transition complexities through practical case studies and sets out key considerations for managing the associated risks.

    Trading & Investment

    Deutsche to Move Pricing Engine for EM Currencies to Singapore

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/04/2021

    The move is in part aimed at increasing algorithm capacity for trading Chinese yuan, the most heavily traded emerging market currency.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Registers First Foreign Firm Through Dedicated ‘Entry Office’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021

    The subsidiary of UK firm Affirmative Investment Management Partners registered to conduct investment advisory and agency business.

    Market Abuse

    Chinese Court Accepts First Class Action Against Listed Company

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021

    The CSRC said the lawsuit will help listed companies and intermediaries to improve their internal governance and standardise market operations.

    Credit Risk

    BCBS to Discuss Archegos Collapse, Total Return Swaps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021

    The BCBS will intensify scrutiny of structured financial products and total return swaps, according to Secretary General Carolyn Rogers.

    Trading & Investment

    ISDA to Consolidate Interest Rate Derivatives Definitional Book

    By Editors | 20/04/2021

    The new 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions will be published on 17 May, with target implementation scheduled for October.

    Trading & Investment

    Japan Sets End Date for New JPY LIBOR Interest Rate Swaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021

    New interest rate swaps referencing JPY LIBOR and maturing after the end of 2021 should cease by end-September 2021.

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