Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    UK Court Allows Legal Actions Against LME to Proceed

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The LME says the decision to allow the Elliott and Jane Street cases to proceed is “entirely procedural” and “in no way a ruling on the merits” of the claims.

    Structural Regulation

    India Invites Bidders to Acquire Government Stake in IDBI Bank

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    India announced plans to privatise most state-run companies in 2020. A 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank is up for grabs.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Financial Secretary Defends City’s Hub Status

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    Paul Chan outlines the competitive advantages Hong Kong enjoys, offering financial market statistics on how the city compares to Singapore.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    South Korea to Overhaul Accounting Regulations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2022

    The changes will ease the burden on SMEs, enhance executive responsibility over accounting controls, and triple whistleblower rewards.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Updates G20 on Work to Strengthen Financial System Resilience

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    FSB chair Klaas Knot says the outlook for global financial stability remains challenging, citing tighter financial conditions and higher inflation.

    Structural Regulation

    EMIR Refit Technical Standards Published in Official Journal

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    Under the standards, reporting of the CDE, LEIs, ISINs, UTIs and UPIs to trade repositories are mandated, in XML format using ISO 20022.

    Payments & Settlements

    Worldline, NPCI to Enable Indian UPI Payments Across Europe

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The first target markets are set to include Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) and Switzerland, with further plans for expansion.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    UK FCA Queries Banks About Staff Messaging Practices

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The queries come after US regulators collected over $2bn in combined penalties from firms for failures to maintain, preserve, or produce staff communication records.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Calls on Investors to Engage with Listed Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2022

    Asset managers and retail investors are encouraged to more actively engage with their investee companies and participate in setting their strategic direction.

    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh Starts Trading Government Securities on Exchanges

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    Allowing government securities to trade on the stock market is expected to enhance the demand for fixed income instruments.

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