United States

    Enforcement

    US Court Convicts Another JPM Trader on Spoofing Charges

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Former precious metals trader faces up to 30 years in prison for placing deceptive orders intended in COMEX gold and silver futures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.

    Press Release

    Nasdaq Wins Best Solution in Market & Trade Surveillance

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Nasdaq was awarded best solution in market & trade surveillance at Regulation Asia’s 5th annual awards ceremony.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Finalises New Derivatives Reporting Guidelines

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The guidelines and associated reporting requirements will take effect on 1 April 2024, incorporating the UTI and CDE.

    Enforcement

    US Sanctions Nasdaq Listed Company, Other ‘Corrupt’ Actors

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The sanctions were connected to illegal fishing. The US, UK and Australia also sanctioned dozens of others in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESMA Labelling Rules to Complicate Green Fund Market

    By ESG Investor | 11/12/2022

    Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds risk creating two types of Article 8 products, says Julia Vergauwen at Linklaters.

    Enforcement

    US Authorities Fine NYSE-Listed ABB for South Africa Bribes

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2022

    The action was coordinated among US, South African and Swiss authorities. ABB also paid bribery related fines in 2004 and 2010.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Probes FTX Founder for Suspected Terra Manipulation

    By Editors | 09/12/2022

    Prosecutors are reportedly looking into whether Sam Bankman-Fried manipulated the prices of TerraUSD and Luna to benefit entities he controlled.

    Big Picture

    Geopolitical Risk Cited as Top Risk to Financial Industry: DTCC

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    The top three threats in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer survey were geopolitical risks & trade tensions, inflation, and cyber risk.

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