Markets & Infrastructure

Market Data & Technology

APRA Issues Updated EFS Reporting Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2024

The updated reporting standards and guidance will apply to reporting periods ending on or after 30 June 2024.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SFC Reviewing HKEX Proposal to Enhance Clearing Flexibility

By Editors | 12/04/2024

HKEX enhanced its third party clearing arrangements for futures trades in 2022. A proposal submitted to the SFC would do the same for stock and options trades.

AI Risk & Governance

CFTC Subcommittee to Advance Work on AI Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2024

MRAC subcommittee will initially focus on obtaining a better understanding of how CFTC registrants are using AI to conduct regulated activities.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Imposes Trading Limits on Gold, Copper, Crude Oil

By Editors | 12/04/2024

The limits on gold and copper futures contracts are being imposed in response to sharp price rallies by both metals.

Trading & Investment

UK FCA Proposes to Relax Research Unbundling Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/04/2024

The FCA will allow bundling of payments for research and trade execution, making it easier for asset managers to buy research produced outside the UK.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Industry Collaborates to Test Digital Regulatory Reporting

By Editors | 12/04/2024

The first phase of the collaboration between DTCC and REGnosys will test the ISDA DRR for derivatives reporting in Japan and the EU.

Structural Regulation

Australia Unveils Plans to Strengthen Rules for Mergers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2024

The reforms are expected to come into force on 1 January 2026, introducing a mandatory notification requirement for deals above certain thresholds.

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Warns Crypto Firm Uniswap of Impending Lawsuit

By Editors | 11/04/2024

Uniswap said it received a Wells notice from the SEC focusing on whether the tokens it offers are securities, which the company denies.

Capital Adequacy

Switzerland Proposes Tighter Regulatory Requirements for Big Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2024

The Swiss Federal Council proposes to expand capital, liquidity and corporate governance requirements for D-SIBs, among other measures.