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Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Fundraising Rules for Stressed Listed Companies
By Editors | 27/06/2020
SEBI has relaxed pricing rules for preferential issues to make it easier for listed companies to raise new funds. Similar relaxations for stressed companies were also announced.
Trading & Investment
Cambodia Takes Steps to Develop Commodity Futures Market
By Editors | 27/06/2020
A feasibility study on commodity futures trading is being conducted by the securities regulator and Chinese conglomerate Ruifeng Tianfu Investment.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CPMI-IOSCO Describes Work Needed to Improve CCP Auctions
By Editors | 27/06/2020
CPMI and IOSCO have asked CCPs to address a number of issues related to default management auctions within 24 months.
Structural Regulation
RBI Issues Guidelines on Use of Digital Lending Platforms
By Editors | 26/06/2020
Digital lending platforms often do not disclose the name of the bank or NBFC providing the loaned funds. Under the new rules they will have to.
Structural Regulation
Ping An OneConnect Bank to Pilot Virtual Banking Services
By Editors | 26/06/2020
Ping An OneConnect Bank is inviting 200 SMEs and 2,000 retail customers to pilot test its virtual banking services in the HKMA’s sandbox.
AI Risk & Governance
IOSCO Drafts Guidance on Supervising AI/ML in Financial Markets
By Editors | 25/06/2020
IOSCO proposes six measures to assist members in creating appropriate regulatory frameworks to supervise market intermediaries and asset managers that use AI and ML.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
S. Korean Prosecutors Raid Fund Operator on Fraud Allegations
By Editors | 25/06/2020
Accused of fabricating depository statements, Optimus Asset Management has suspended withdrawals from six feeder funds since last week, locking up 90bn won in investor money.
Trading & Investment
FMSB Issues Statement of Good Practice on Algo Trading
By Editors | 25/06/2020
The FICC Markets Standards Board sets out 10 Good Practice Statements for market participants and venue operators engaged in algorithmic trading in a new transparency draft.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKMA, SFC Publish Final List of FSPs Under Clearing Obligation
By Editors | 25/06/2020
The HKMA and SFC will remove one entity that no longer conducts OTC derivatives business as its institutional services are now being provided by BofA Securities Inc, a new FSP.
Emerging Prudential Risks
HSBC’s Historical and Regulatory Dilemma Exposed
By Peter Guy | 25/06/2020
Financial markets are still reeling from the regulatory implications of HSBC’s support for China’s national security law in Hong Kong, says Peter Guy.
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