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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.
Enforcement
Chinese Regulators Complete Luckin Probe, Confirm Fraud
By Editors | 04/08/2020
The Ministry of Finance and State Administration for Market Regulation both intend to impose administrative penalties against Luckin Coffee for fraud.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Entity Over Human Rights Abuses
By Editors | 04/08/2020
The XPCC is considered by OFAC to be a paramilitary organisation with large commercial operations that that are likely to be impacted by US sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Posts Strong Growth, Signals New Acquisitions, Derivatives
By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2020
SGX is looking to develop into a hub for trading bonds, foreign exchange, commodities and derivatives, as it pivots away from being a pure equity exchange.
AML / KYC
China Should Reduce SWIFT Use in Case of US Sanctions – Report
By Editors | 30/07/2020
China should prepare for potential US sanctions by increasing the use of CIPS for cross-border transactions, and by developing legislation similar to the EU’s blocking statute.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Launches DLT-based Distribution of Retail Treasury Bonds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2020
The launch of ‘Bonds.PH’ paves the way for the unbanked to affordably and easily invest in retail treasury bonds, said National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon.
Securities / Derivatives
Why Do Electronic Traders Cancel Orders?
By Jamil Nazarali | 28/07/2020
Jamil Nazarali at Citadel Securities explains what ever-increasing speeds for issuing and canceling orders tell us about today’s market structure.
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