Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

NZX Consults on Regulatory Settings for Index Futures Relaunch

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2024

One of the changes is to reduce the unit of trading from NZD 25 to NZD 1 to enable greater participation from smaller investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ FMA Urges FIs to Enhance Fair Treatment of Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2024

The FMA asks FIs to use findings from a recent consumer survey to enhance their practices for ensuring fair treatment of customers.

Trading & Investment

SC Malaysia Tightens Rules for Financial Influencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2024

Finfluencers who promote capital market products to their followers for commissions or rewards would require a licence.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine Agencies Seek Ban On Offshore Gaming Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2024

Officials from various government departments said POGO activities paint a negative picture of the Philippines and result in lower tourism revenues.

Structural Regulation

UK FCA Finalises New Access Regime for Overseas Funds

By Editors | 19/07/2024

The UK will offer a streamlined process for non-UK domiciled funds to market to UK retail customers, based on an equivalence determination by the government.

Market Abuse

KRX Commences Work on Short Selling Monitoring System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2024

KRX plans to recruit contractors early next month to work on the new monitoring system, which will launch by the end of March next year.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Why UTIs are Critical for Accelerated Settlement

By Val Wotton | 18/07/2024

Firms should incorporate the UTI as a standard data point in post-trade processing workflows, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.

Structural Regulation

India: Expert Panel Proposes International Court in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024

A phased approach is suggested for the court’s establishment, and for foreign judges to be allowed to sit on the court.

Structural Regulation

BSP Issues New Guidelines on FX Reporting and Penalties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2024

The BSP says reporting entities have until 31 December to make the necessary preparations and adjustments to their systems and processes.