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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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