Markets & Infrastructure

    Market Data & Technology

    IBA Launches ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    The launch of ICE Term SOFR provides certainty when borrowers and lenders calculate their interest expenses and other contractual payments in advance.

    Cryptocurrency

    SIX, LMAX Group to Launch 24/7 Traded Crypto Futures

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    The launch will initially include centrally cleared USD settled Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, trading 23 hours, five days a week.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    FIA Progresses Initiative to Develop New Derivatives Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2022

    FIA intends to launch an independent body to be called Derivatives Market Institute for Standards or DMIST in Q2 2022.

    Trading & Investment

    UPDATED – LME Forced to Halt Nickel Trading Again

    By Darien Choong | 17/03/2022

    A technical fault permitted nickel trades to execute below a newly installed price limit, after the market was closed for a week.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Concede to US Regulators on Audit Supervision Issue

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2022

    Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

    Structural Regulation

    SSE and SZSE to Accept Listings of BSE Companies

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    Companies listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange can transfer to the SSE’s STAR Market or the SZSE’s ChiNext board.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Taiwan FSC Penalises Shin Kong Over Governance, Control Failures

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    Shin Kong Financial Holding executives were taking directions from the former group chairman, who was barred in 2020.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Revises Definitions for Institutional, HNW Investors

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    Institutional investors will include those with the ability to analyse and absorb risks in complex and high-risk products, such as VC and PE firms, investment analysts, and company directors.

    CBDCs

    BSP to Initiate Pilot Project to Test CBDC Use Cases

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

    The BSP is looking to explore the use of CBDC in account-based distribution of cash assistance, as well as in cross-border money transfers.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules to Enhance Civil Compensation System

    By Darien Choong | 16/03/2022

    The rules will enable aggrieved investors to claim compensation from amounts already paid by securities violators in fines and confiscations.

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