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Enforcement
SEC Opens Fraud Investigation Into Chinese Streaming Service iQiyi
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/08/2020
The investigation into follows an April report from Wolfpack Research alleging Nasdaq-listed iQiyi inflated its revenue, user numbers and expenses.
Fintech / Regtech
Federal Reserve, MIT to Develop, Test ‘Hypothetical’ Digital Dollar
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2020
Fed governor Lael Brainard said lessons from the collaboration will be published, and any codebase developed will be offered as open-source software.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Firms Continue to Seek US Listings Ahead of New Rules
By Editors | 12/08/2020
Chinese companies already listed on US bourses will have until 1 January 2022 comply with tougher IPO standards. New listings will have to comply sooner.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Deepen Financial Sector Opening-up Despite Worsening US Ties
By Editors | 12/08/2020
PBOC governor Yi Gang says China will continue to open up its financial sector in line with the phase one trade deal signed with the US in January.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Announces Upcoming Launch of 13 New Equity Futures Contracts
By Editors | 11/08/2020
The new futures contracts are based on net total return and price return indices calculated by FTSE Russell, covering regional as well as single country benchmarks.
AML / KYC
China Imposes Reciprocal Sanctions Against US Officials
By Editors | 10/08/2020
“China has decided to impose sanctions on those individuals who behaved badly on Hong Kong-related issues,” said a spokesperson, without specifying what the sanctions would entail.
Enforcement
US Regulators Unveil Plan to Deal With Chinese Listings
By Editors | 08/08/2020
A presidential working group which includes the chairmen of the SEC, CFTC and Fed has recommended changes to US listing rules to require access to companies’ audit papers.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions 11 Chinese, Hong Kong Officials
By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2020
The HKMA says unilateral sanctions imposed by foreign governments have “no legal status” in Hong Kong and banks should endeavour to treat customers fairly.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020
Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures
By Editors | 05/08/2020
Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.
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