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Market Infrastructure
Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?
By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022
Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Probes Goldman Sachs for Suspected Greenwashing
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly investigating whether disclosures made to clients accurately described the investment practices used by two Goldman funds.
Securities / Derivatives
Canadian Regulators Propose Revised Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2022
The CSA says the proposed rules will enable market participants to harmonise their reporting systems across multiple global regulators.
Enforcement
Korean Police Arrest CEO of Discovery Asset Management
By Editors | 13/06/2022
CEO Jang Ha-won faces charges of fraud and violation of the Capitals Market Act for selling funds which caused $194mn in losses to investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Police Probe Possible Embezzlement at Terraform Labs
By Editors | 13/06/2022
Crypto exchanges are also being asked to draft guidelines on the listing and delisting of digital tokens, so as to protect investors from another Terra-like collapse.
AML / KYC
OFAC Blocks Secondary Market Trading in Russian Debt, Equity
By Editors | 12/06/2022
To date, only the purchase of new issues has been prohibited, and trading in secondary markets has still been allowed.
Enforcement
US Ruling Calls Into Question Key SEC Enforcement Mechanism
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the SEC’s use of in-house administrative law judges deprived the petitioners of the right to a jury trial.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Unveils Plans to Address Payment for Order Flow
By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2022
Brokers will have to send orders from retail investors to “open and transparent” auctions and meet stronger best execution obligations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NYDFS Issues Regulatory Guidance for Stablecoin Issuers
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The guidance outlines criteria specifically addressing stablecoin redeemability, asset reserve requirements, and independent audit requirements.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Reportedly Probing Binance 2017 Token Offering
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The SEC is also investigating market making companies owned by Binance’s CEO and whether company insiders may have engaged in trading abuses.
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