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    New York Court Dismisses Tom Hayes LIBOR Rigging Case

    By Editors | 01/11/2022

    US prosecutors had filed a motion to dismiss the case after two other traders were acquitted in January. Hayes is still trying to get his UK conviction overturned.

    ESG / Sustainability

    GFANZ ‘Quiet Quits’ Race to Net Zero

    By ESG Investor | 30/10/2022

    The GFANZ 2022 progress report appeared to confirm the alliance’s intention to allow member groups to set their own path to net zero.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Finalises Clawback Rule on Erroneously Paid Compensation

    By Editors | 30/10/2022

    The rule will require issuers to develop and implement a clawback policy for compensation that was erroneously awarded based on incorrect financial statements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Grants Exemptions to Three More Singapore RMOs

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The CFTC granted SEF registration exemptions to Bloomberg Tradebook Singapore, SGX FX Markets (BidFX), and Synoption.

    ESG / Sustainability

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    AML / KYC

    NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If

    By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022

    Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.

    Enforcement

    US Charges Chinese “Agents” for Obstructing Huawei Probe

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The two defendants are accused of trying to bribe a US official to obtain inside information about the criminal case against Huawei.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

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