SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Enforcement

    FSC Korea Refers First Finfluencer Cases for Prosecution

    By Editors | 09/12/2024

    The FSC said the finfluencers pre-purchased stocks and then recommended and sold those stocks to their subscribers to make unfair profits.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Proposes to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Indian Stocks

    By Editors | 09/12/2024

    SEBI proposes to replace the VWAP mechanism with a 15-minute CAS session to determine the closing prices of stocks.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Require Central Storage of IPO Due Diligence Documents

    By Editors | 08/12/2024

    SEBI said the stock exchanges have set up a platform which merchant banks must use to store their IPO due diligence documents.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korean Securities Firms Asked to Prepare for Market Shocks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2024

    BOK promised “unlimited” liquidity. FSS met with 36 securities firms. FSC activated stabilisation funds. VASP operations impacted.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Outlines 2024 Progress on Resolution-related Work

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2024

    In 2024, a new global standard for CCP resolution was finalised. The FSB has published its first list of insurers subject to resolution planning standards.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    EACH Calls for Global Consistency in CCP Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2024

    The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses released a manifesto offering recommendations to enhance capital market efficiency and resilience.

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    Enforcement

    Barclays Agrees to Settle Class Action Over Securities Over-issuances

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

    Barclays agreed to pay $19.5mn to settle claims that shareholders lost money because they relied on the bank’s assurances that it had strong internal controls.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

    The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.

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    Market Infrastructure

    CME Group Launches Beta Term €STR Reference Rates

    By Editors | 05/12/2024

    The beta reference rates are based on a waterfall methodology that builds on €STR futures and OTC swap market data.

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    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues

    By Editors | 05/12/2024

    The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.

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