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Trading & Investment
Moscow Exchange Commences Trading in First Yuan Bonds
By Editors | 03/08/2022
Yuan-denominated bonds will open up an additional source of FX liquidity for Russian borrowers, who have been cut off from the dollar, euro and other foreign currencies.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Guidance Issued for US Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement
By Editors | 02/08/2022
DTCC, SIFMA and ICI have published guidance to help market participants prepare for the US transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle in 2024.
Supervision & Enforcement
Banks Preparing to Pay Fines for Use of Messaging Apps
By Editors | 02/08/2022
US regulators are expected to announce penalties in the coming weeks over the use of unauthorised messaging apps for business communications.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Explores Options, New Solutions to Increase PvP Adoption
By Editors | 02/08/2022
CPMI received “numerous promising proposals” for new solutions that may be capable of processing FX transactions that currently settle on a non-PvP basis.
Clearing & Post-Trade
China New Futures and Derivatives Law Takes Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2022
On the same day, ISDA published a netting opinion providing legal certainty that close-out netting is enforceable in China.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale
By Editors | 01/08/2022
Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.
Structural Regulation
End of an Era for LIBOR Opens the Way for AONIA to Make its Mark in Australia
By Pieter Bierkens | 01/08/2022
Australia may see a shift away from BBSW to AONIA for products like cross-currency swaps and multi-currency lending facilities, says CBA’s Pieter Bierkens.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Revise Convertible Bond Rules
By Editors | 01/08/2022
New trading rules and self-regulatory guidelines are aimed at preventing excess speculation and promoting the development of the convertible bond market.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FSC Fines Bank of Taiwan Over Embezzled Customer Funds
By Editors | 01/08/2022
The illegal behavior lasted nearly 10 years, affecting nine customers, five of which were seniors. The total amount involved was about TWD 84.5 million.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKEX Extends Listing Rules to Cover Share Award Schemes
By Editors | 01/08/2022
The rule amendments relating to share schemes will come into effect on 1 January 2023, however issuers may adopt the amended rules earlier.
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