Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Seeks to Reassure Bankers Over Covid Restrictions

    By Editors | 07/03/2022

    Concerns are mounting over closed schools and bars, banned flights, and a plan to launch a mass testing programme that may be coupled with a citywide lockdown.

    Market Abuse

    Indian Police Arrest Former NSE Head Chitra Ramkrishna

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2022

    The CBI said evidence shows that Ramkrishna engaged in a conspiracy with another executive, after she coerced NSE’s HR department to hire him.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Implements Caps on Loan Rates, Fees

    By Mark Johnston | 07/03/2022

    The caps were prescribed to curb predatory and abusive practices by lending and financing companies including on online platforms.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Extends Timeline for Brokers to Segregate Client Collateral

    By Editors | 07/03/2022

    The implementation timeline for the new framework on client collateral segregation and monitoring has been extended to 2 May 2022.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Approves Reporting Rules for Payment System Operators

    By Mark Johnston | 07/03/2022

    Compliance requires effective a management information system that enables independent validation and periodic independent review of reporting processes and procedures.

    Market Abuse

    SMBC Nikko Employees Arrested in Manipulation Probe

    By Editors | 07/03/2022

    Two Japanese and two foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly manipulating at least five stocks when handling block orders for clients.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Amends Rules to Promote Overseas Expansion of FIs

    By Editors | 06/03/2022

    The FSC has eased reporting requirements for Korean financial institutions engaged in operations and investment activities overseas.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Censures Derivatives Issuer Over Suitability Checks

    By Editors | 05/03/2022

    CTRL Investments allowed investors who could not demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to trade derivatives.

    Tokenisation

    US SEC Probes Whether NFTs Are Being Used Like Securities

    By Editors | 05/03/2022

    The SEC has reportedly sent subpoenas demanding information about NFT offerings that could be raising funds like traditional securities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korean Broker and Bank Penalised Over Optimus Mis-selling

    By Editors | 04/03/2022

    NH Investment & Securities cannot sell new private equity funds for three months. Hana Bank cannot be appointed as a fund trustee for three months.

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