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New HKMA Chief Signals Priorities for Term Ahead
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2019
Incoming HKMA chief Eddie Yue vowed to defend Hong Kong’s currency peg, promote market development opportunities, and foster a better ecosystem for fintech, regtech and suptech.
Market Infrastructure
CFTC Proposals on Foreign CCPs Can be Improved: WFE
By Editors | 26/09/2019
While the WFE welcomes the CFTC proposals as a step towards reducing regulatory fragmentation, it says they can be made more risk-sensitive and better tailored to today’s markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to List First Offshore Nasdaq-100 Index Futures
By Editors | 26/09/2019
Monday will mark the first time Nasdaq-100 index futures are listed outside the US, the result of a collaboration between CME Group and TAIFEX.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Enhances Rules on Voluntary Surrender of Banking Licences
By Editors | 24/09/2019
The guidelines are aimed at improving protections for depositors and creditors of banks that have decided to cease operations.
Securities / Derivatives
US, UK Agencies Work to Clean Up Credit Derivatives Market
By Editors | 24/09/2019
In a joint statement, the SEC, CFTC and FCA have pledged to work together to address “opportunistic strategies” that harm the credit derivatives market.
Enforcement
US SEC Settles Charges Against Nissan, Former CEO
By Editors | 24/09/2019
As settlement for underreporting CEO compensation, Nissan agreed to pay $15mn, while ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn will pay $1mn and get a 10-year officer and director bar.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Issues Guidance on Executing Trades on Recognised Venues
By Editors | 23/09/2019
The guides describe how cross-border trading will work following the CFTC-MAS, CFTC-FSA and EC-MAS agreements on mutual recognition of derivatives trading venues.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand, Cambodia Sign MoU on Cross-Border Listings
By Editors | 20/09/2019
A working group will be formed to implement mechanisms for cross-border equity offerings, dual listings and depositary receipts between the two countries.
Enforcement
Philippines Moves to End Abusive Practices by Fintech Lenders
By Editors | 18/09/2019
A code of ethics and code of conduct have been adopted by members of FinTechAlliance.ph prohibiting the harassment and shaming of delinquent borrowers.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Annual Report Highlights Rising Interest from Global Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2019
SGX is exploring how new technologies can further add value for customers and improve operations, while its regulatory arm seeks a stronger presence and oversight.
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