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US Approves SGX’s Board of Trade Registration
By Editors | 23/01/2015
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Singapore Exchanges’ (SGX) registration as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT), allowing US-based clients access to SGX’s derivatives trading platform.
US Steps Up Probe in Asia amid Tax-Evasion Crackdown
By Editors | 05/01/2015
US authorities would increase their investigations of international tax evasion by US taxpayers in Hong Kong and the rest of Asia following the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act from July last year, lawyers say.
‘Spoofing’: Don’t do the Crime If you Can’t Do The Time
By Peter Guy | 18/12/2014
US government tries to criminalise a high frequency trading tactic. Will computers be convicted?
Securities / Derivatives
Derivatives Reform Stirs Controversy
By Editors | 29/10/2014
ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part One: Revealing the reform process
ASEAN Launches Collective Investment Scheme
By Editors | 26/08/2014
Singapore-based fund managers can now offer their funds directly to investors in Malaysia and Thailand under a streamlined authorization process following the launch of the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme (CIS).
Standard Chartered Fined $300 Million by US Financial Watchdog
By Editors | 21/08/2014
Standard Chartered will pay $300m over lapses in anti-money-laundering procedures and temporarily suspend its dollar clearing operations with high-risk clients in Hong Kong, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) said.
DTCC to Launch Client Data, Documentation Hub
By Editors | 01/08/2014
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the world’s largest post-trade services provider, announced the establishment of the client data and documentation solution Clarient Entity Hub, which is designed to provide increased controls, standardization and transparency in managing client information.
Australian Regulator Censures RBS over Interest Rate Manipulation
By Editors | 22/07/2014
Australia’s securities regulator has censured the Royal Bank of Scotland for its role in manipulating Australia’s bank bill swap rate.
Securities / Derivatives
Asian Regulators Enforce Global Derivatives Reporting Reforms
By Editors | 08/07/2014
Pragmatic consultation helps to improve transparency and risk management.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans
By Editors | 11/06/2014
Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.
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