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Markets & Infrastructure
Structural Regulation
ACCC Issues Paper Seeks View on Banks’ Rate-setting Practices
By Editors | 24/04/2023
ACCC chair says the inquiry will closely examine how banks make decisions on interest rates and any barriers consumers face in getting a better deal.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSC Korea Seeks Reforms on Performance-based Pay
By Editors | 23/04/2023
The reforms include expanding the use of malus and clawback of deferred pay and requiring disclosures of the amounts paid to individual executives.
Structural Regulation
Singapore to Revert to Physical General Meetings in July
By Editors | 23/04/2023
Listed companies will have to hold general meetings at a physical space in Singapore, but they may also use virtual meeting technology to allow remote participation.
Resolution & Recovery
Credit Suisse AT1 Bondholders File Suit Against FINMA
By Editors | 22/04/2023
Investors representing over $5bn of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds are seeking redress for the losses they suffered during the takeover by UBS.
Supervision & Enforcement
Barclays to Close 21 ETN Products Following Over-issuance Incident
By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2023
Barclays will close nearly half of its US-listed ETNs. The bank was penalised by the SEC last year for over-issuing $17.7bn in securities.
Trading & Investment
US SEC Issues Guidance on Providing Advice to Retail Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023
Finance professionals should apply “heightened scrutiny” when recommending or advising on complex and risky products, such as crypto asset securities.
Structural Regulation
RBA to Undergo Overhaul Following Comprehensive Review
By Editors | 21/04/2023
The review report suggests splitting the RBA’s board into a monetary board and a corporate governance board.
Tokenisation
ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market
By Editors | 21/04/2023
The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.
Market Abuse
CSRC Investigating GF Securities for Underwriting Failures
By Editors | 21/04/2023
The investigation is related to a 2018 share issuance for which Hong Kong-listed GF Securities served as an underwriter.
CBDCs
ECB Urged to Improve Design Features of Digital Euro
By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2023
A new study evaluates the ECB’s progress on the digital euro and suggests ways to enhance its attractiveness and functionality.
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