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Trading & Investment
ARRC Outlines Principles for Forward-Looking SOFR Term Rate
By Editors | 22/04/2021
The ARRC said it is seeking to provide greater clarity on the likelihood and potential timing of a recommended SOFR term rate for certain uses.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Strategy Launched to Help New Zealanders Understand Money
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/04/2021
The strategy includes a three-year plan to enable the financial sector to work together to help the public learn how to make good decisions around money.
Trading & Investment
IIF Calls for Stricter Disclosure, Accounting Rules in A-Share Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021
Despite the attractiveness of Chinese equities, foreign ownership remains lower than in other major markets at 4.3 percent.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Issues Draft Bill on Financial Advice Reforms
By Editors | 21/04/2021
The bill will expand the role of ASIC’s Financial Services and Credit Panel so that it operates as the single disciplinary body for financial advisers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FMSB Offers Guidance on Transitioning LIBOR Back Book
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021
The Spotlight Review examines back book transition complexities through practical case studies and sets out key considerations for managing the associated risks.
Structural Regulation
Japan Registers First Foreign Firm Through Dedicated ‘Entry Office’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021
The subsidiary of UK firm Affirmative Investment Management Partners registered to conduct investment advisory and agency business.
Market Abuse
Chinese Court Accepts First Class Action Against Listed Company
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021
The CSRC said the lawsuit will help listed companies and intermediaries to improve their internal governance and standardise market operations.
Trading & Investment
Japan Sets End Date for New JPY LIBOR Interest Rate Swaps
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021
New interest rate swaps referencing JPY LIBOR and maturing after the end of 2021 should cease by end-September 2021.
Trading & Investment
Korea Set to Expand Securities Lending to Retail Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021
Seventeen securities firms will begin to provide stock lending services worth an estimated KRW 2.4 trillion to retail investors from 3 May.
Structural Regulation
Australia Launches Next Phase of Business Registry Modernisation
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021
Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan was appointed Registrar of the new ABRS, which will unify 32 business registers in Australia.
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