United States

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Resolution & Recovery

    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.

    Market Abuse

    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.

    Market Abuse

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Data Privacy

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    DTCC Outlines ‘No-Touch’ Vision for Post-Trade Processing

    By Editors | 13/09/2019

    Much of today’s post-trade process is still handled manually, resulting in greater risk, errors and costs, says DTCC in a new white paper, highlighting the need for a new approach.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand to Digitise Capital Market Processes with DLT

    By Editors | 05/09/2019

    The project aims to reduce the documentary procedures required in processes related to share issuances and offerings, securities registration, settlement and delivery, and KYC.

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