Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

ANZ Under Scrutiny for Misreported Bond Trading Data

By Editors | 14/07/2024

ANZ reportedly overstated the value of government bonds it traded and amplified its ranking against peer banks.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Tightens Curbs on Short Selling, Securities Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2024

Margins for short-selling will increase. CSF suspended its securities lending business. Quant trading also under scrutiny.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FAR Guidance Finalised for Insurance, Superannuation Industries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2024

ASIC and APRA have completed the total package of guidance materials for the Financial Accountability Regime.

Structural Regulation

UK to Introduce New Listing Regime from 29 July

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2024

The new regime will merge the ‘premium’ and ‘standard’ listing segments and allow founders to exert greater control of their companies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

EU Plans to Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle in 2027: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2024

In a poll conducted at a meeting hosted by ESMA, close to 70 per cent of respondents advocated for the switch to occur in 2027.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Permits Banks to Use Ratings by Brickwork Ratings India

By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

SEBI had cancelled Brickwork’s registration as a CRA in 2022, but the central bank now has allowed banks to use its ratings for loans up to INR 2.5 billion.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Further Opens GIFT City Banking to Indian Residents

By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

The change is expected to contribute to developing GIFT City’s banking environment and boost business prospects for the financial hub.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking China SOE Performance

By Editors | 12/07/2024

Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said ETF listing marks a new milestone for Hong Kong’s market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HK AFRC: Claims Against PwC Not Supported by Evidence

By Editors | 11/07/2024

The AFRC said the evidence it gathered does not support three whistleblower allegations made in April against PwC.