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Markets & Infrastructure
Supervision & Enforcement
SocGen Reaches Settlement Over Unauthorised Messaging Probe
By Editors | 03/08/2023
SocGen said it has reached separate settlements with the SEC and CFTC, both of which were “pending formal regulatory approval.”
Trading & Investment
ASIC Sues eToro Over Retail Sales of High Risk CFD Products
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2023
ASIC says eToro’s target market was too broad for “such a high-risk and volatile trading product where most clients lose money”.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Lawmakers Accuse BlackRock, MSCI of Aiding China Military
By Editors | 03/08/2023
US House committee accuses BlackRock and MSCI of indirectly financing blacklisted entities that facilitate human rights abuses.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
AFCA Consults on Approach to Responsible Lending Complaints
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2023
Two separate consultations are being released, one on general responsible lending practices and the other on appropriate lending to small businesses.
Structural Regulation
SGX-listed Companies Score High in Corporate Governance Study
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/08/2023
A recent study assessed the corporate governance practices of Singapore-listed companies, covering board responsibilities, rights of shareholders, engagement of stakeholders, accountability and audit, and disclosure and transparency.
Credit Risk
China Announces More Measures to Support Private Firms, Property
By Editors | 03/08/2023
Banks will be encouraged to focus on satisfying the financing needs of enterprises, support exchange rate risk hedging, and further lower their mortgage rates.
PEPs & Sanctions
RBI Approves 34 Russian Vostro Accounts at Indian Banks
By Editors | 03/08/2023
Special Rupee Vostro Accounts were opened by Russian banks at 14 Indian commercial banks, based on guidelines issued by the RBI in July 2022.
Market Data & Technology
CUSIP-Based Entity Identifier Launched for Syndicated Loan Market
By Editors | 03/08/2023
The new 10-character CEI code will enable transparency and system interoperability across the syndicated corporate loan asset class, globally.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Issues Updated Market Maker Rules for Beijing Exchange
By Editors | 03/08/2023
The new draft also aims to increase alignment between the rules for the Beijing Stock Exchange and Shanghai’s STAR Market. The net capital requirement is cut in half.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS Says Risk of ‘Herding’ from AI Use is Low
By Editors | 02/08/2023
MAS chairman Lawrence Wong addressed queries on the impact of AI on trading platforms in financial markets.
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