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Market Abuse
SSE Issues Rules to Curb Abnormal Trading on New Board
By Editors | 19/06/2019
The rules are aimed at preventing large market fluctuations, while maintaining market liquidity, the Shanghai Stock Exchange said.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Announces Launch of First Active ETF
By Editors | 19/06/2019
The introduction of active ETFs in Hong Kong is another step towards HKEX’s goal of becoming a hub for the issuance and trading of ETFs.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Develop New Benchmark Interest Rate
By Editors | 19/06/2019
The FSC and BOK have formed a task force to develop a new benchmark interest rate and improve the current method of calculating the existing benchmark.
Cybersecurity
IOSCO Urges Members to Review, Enhance Cyber Standards
By Editors | 19/06/2019
A new report from the IOSCO Cyber Task Force provides an overview of three internationally recognised cyber standards and frameworks used by IOSCO members.
Clearing & Post-Trade
UPDATED – S. Korea Moving to Paperless Securities in September
By Editors | 19/06/2019
South Korea’s Cabinet has approved an ordinance to introduce an electronic securities system for all listed stocks and bonds from 16 September.
Market Risk
ISDA Calls for Consistency in Implementation of Margin Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2019
In order to maximise efficiency, minimise risk and reduce market fragmentation, national regulators must strive for harmonised margin requirements across the globe, ISDA says.
Structural Regulation
SFC Warns FX Brokers Against Servicing Mainland Clients
By Editors | 18/06/2019
Licensed corporations and their controlling entities are asked to review the legality of the services they offer, and immediately discontinue “unauthorised or illicit activities”.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Banks Making Progress on Compensation Practices: FSB
By Editors | 18/06/2019
Most banks now have compensation policies in place that reduce the potential for inappropriate risk-taking. The challenge now is to develop frameworks for assessing their effectiveness.
Structural Regulation
GLEIF Welcomes FSB Recommendations to Improve LEI Adoption
By Editors | 18/06/2019
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation will assess how to best align itself to respond and support the FSB’s aim of broader LEI adoption globally.
Trading & Investment
CSRC, FCA Officially Launch Shanghai-London Stock Connect
By Editors | 18/06/2019
The Shanghai-London Stock Connect has opened for business, allowing listed companies in Shanghai and London to issue depositary receipts in each other’s markets.
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