Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

CFTC Files Suit Against Nomura Trader for Manipulative Trading

By Editors | 03/02/2021

The former trader manipulated the price of 10-year swap spreads to reflect lower pricing of bonds and a related swap, at the expense of the issuer.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Likely to Extend Short-selling Ban Amid Political Pressure

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/02/2021

The FSC has previously said it would lift the short-selling ban in March, but it is now increasingly likely the ban will be extended another three months.

Big Picture

Industry Taskforce Publishes Blueprint for Creating Carbon Market

By Editors | 02/02/2021

The blueprint comprises 20 tangible actions to deliver a large-scale, voluntary carbon market and a roadmap for implementation.

Enforcement

Singapore Authorities Probe Crowdfunding Platform for Misconduct

By Editors | 02/02/2021

The probe is looking into possible offences under the Penal Code and the Securities and Futures Act by group companies belonging to CoAssets Ltd.

Securities / Derivatives

Xiaomi Files Suit Against US Govt Over Investment Ban

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The lawsuit says banning US investors from being able to invest in Xiaomi will “cause immediate and irreparable harm” to the company and hurt its global reputation.

Fintech / Regtech

Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity

By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021

Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, Exchanges Issue Final Rules for Index Funds

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The rules seek to strengthen the professional competence of index fund managers, enhance the quality of underlying indexes used, and improve risk control.

Market Infrastructure

FSC Korea to Tighten Debt Service Ratio Rules in Q1

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The accumulation of excessive debt may pose a risk to the economic recovery, the FSC said, pledging to introduce measures to rein in household and corporate debt.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulators, Lawmakers Express Concerns Over GameStop Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2021

Regulators from the US to the UK and Malaysia have issued statements expressing concerns over the heightened volatility seen in the US market over the past week.