Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Issues New Guidelines on Short Selling Controls

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2024

The FSS is aiming to have institutional investors implement new systems and controls to guard against naked short selling by the end of Q4 this year.

Payments & Settlements

BSP, NBC to Cooperate on Payment System Connectivity, Digital Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/08/2024

The central banks will collaborate on payment connectivity, digital finance innovation, AI, cyber security, and sustainable finance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Transitioning to T+1 Settlement: Lessons for Asian Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/08/2024

Asia Pacific jurisdictions are increasingly considering moving to a T+1 securities settlement cycle following the US move in May, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.

Payments & Settlements

IMF Paper Highlights Untapped Potential of Programmability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/08/2024

The paper proposes a framework for understanding programmability in payment and settlement systems.

Trading & Investment

ASX Commences Trading in New Natural Gas Futures Contract

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

ASX said the Wallumbilla Natural Gas Futures contract will help investors hedge energy transition risks and more confidently invest in decarbonisation initiatives.

Trading & Investment

Korea Introduces New Rules for Online Investment Advisers

By Editors | 21/08/2024

Firms that offer investment advice through social media and stock trading chatrooms will be regulated as investment advisory firms.

Supervision & Enforcement

US SEC’s WhatsApp Probe is Not Yet Over – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2024

Penalties still expected against companies including BlackRock, Invesco, Charles Schwab, Blackstone, Apollo Global, Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Proposes Enhanced Compliance Management Rules for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2024

The proposed regulations will require Chief Compliance Officers and Compliance Officers to be appointed at all FIs by 1 March 2026.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA to Pursue Further Pension System Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

The MPFA will make it easy for members to switch providers and expand the choices of REITs available to scheme members.