Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NH Investment Asked to Fully Compensate Optimus Investors

    By Editors | 08/04/2021

    An FSS arbitration panel has advised NH Investment to pay full compensation to two investors for failing to properly explain the risks of Optimus funds.

    Market Abuse

    US Court Dismisses Collusion Case Against 10 Global Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021

    The judge dismissed a case against 10 banks alleging manipulation of the US Treasuries market due to a lack of evidence of a conspiracy.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX Seeks Introduction of Dual-Class Share System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021

    A dual-class share system would help more unicorns to consider listing in the local market, KRX chairman Sohn Byung-doo says.

    Trading & Investment

    Exchanges Seek Better Calibration of Circuit Breakers: WFE

    By Editors | 08/04/2021

    Eleven exchanges recalibrated their circuit breakers during the pandemic or as a consequence of it, according to a new WFE paper.

    Structural Regulation

    G20 to Seek Consensus on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2021

    Janet Yellen is calling for a global minimum corporate tax rate. France, Germany, Japan and the European Commission are backing the proposal.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    APRA Approves Westpac Plan to Strengthen Risk Governance

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    The integrated plan outlines a comprehensive program of work to enhance Westpac’s risk culture and risk governance.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

    The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.

    Trading & Investment

    SORA Property Loans Provide Interest Rate Stability: UOB

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    Borrowers say the certainty, transparency and stability are key factors affecting their willingness to choose SORA-based loan products.

    CBDCs

    BNM to Explore Benefits of CBDC Issuance Through PoCs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2021

    BNM does not have any immediate plans to issue a CBDC but will actively assess the potential value proposition of digital currencies.

    Cybersecurity

    RBI Orders MobiKwik to Investigate Alleged Data Breach

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/04/2021

    The RBI has asked the payments provider Mobikwik to carry out an immediate forensic audit following allegations of a data breach.

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