Markets & Infrastructure

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Allianz to Pay $6bn to Settle Investor Fraud Cases

    By Editors | 18/05/2022

    Allianz Global Investors admitted that it violated the federal securities laws, and is disqualified from providing advisory services to US funds for ten years.

    Sustainable Finance

    Tokyo Bourse to Pilot Carbon Market in September

    By Editors | 17/05/2022

    The TSE has been commissioned to develop Japan’s first carbon credits market. Full-scale operations will be launched in FY2023-2024.

    Trading & Investment

    US Investment Banks Pause Work on New SPAC Deals

    By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2022

    New rules from the SEC have reportedly prompted Goldman, Bank of America and Citigroup to scale back their involvement in SPAC deals.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Sets 13 June Launch Date for New VaR Platform

    By Editors | 17/05/2022

    The VaR Platform will replace the existing flat-rate model for calculation of margin and HKSCC Default Fund contributions.

    Trading & Investment

    SSE Consults on Market Making Rules for STAR Market

    By Darien Choong | 17/05/2022

    The consultation comes as the CSRC releases final regulations on the introduction of a market-making mechanism for the STAR Market.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Consults on Final Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2022

    ASIC will implement the UTI and LEI requirements on 1 October 2023, and the UPI and CDE on 1 April 2024.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Groups Call for Better Regulation of BNPL Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2022

    Charities and consumer groups are calling for BNPL services to be regulated like other credit products to prevent unnecessary financial harm.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    APRA Orders Super Trustee to Improve Governance

    By Editors | 16/05/2022

    APRA said the direction was necessary to ensure NESS Super Pty Ltd expedites the appointment of an additional independent director.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market

    By Editors | 16/05/2022

    The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bank Culture Regarded as Critical Governance Priority: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2022

    Financial regulators are prioritising psychological safety, ‘speak up’ culture, and the ability to “predict and prevent” stakeholder harm, says a report from Starling.

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