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Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Honours Winners Of The Gold Futures Retail And Sales Trading Challenge

Date 27/02/2024

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia Derivatives” or “the Exchange”) recently announced the successful conclusion of its Gold Futures (“FGLD”) Retail Trading Challenge, a competition designed to educate and empower retail investors in the gold investment market. The challenge, which ran from 16 October to 31 December 2023, highlighted the importance of gold as a strategic asset class and introduced investors to the advantages of using the FGLD contract for portfolio diversification and hedging.  

SGX RegCo, REITAS Urge All US REIT Unitholders To Submit Tax Forms

Date 27/02/2024

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) and the REIT Association of Singapore (REITAS) urge all holders of REITs whose primary investment is US assets (relevant REITs) to submit the relevant US withholding tax forms and certificates in a timely manner to their stockbrokers (for non-SRS investors) or nominee banks (for SRS/CPFIS investors) when requested to do so.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: First Ramp-And-Dump Criminal Prosecution At District Court Commences

Date 27/02/2024

The first ramp-and-dump case for criminal prosecution at the District Court began today in proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) involving a highly sophisticated ramp-and-dump syndicate.

Readout: U.S. Department Of The Treasury Hosts Roundtable With Consumer And Climate Groups On Climate-Related Risks And U.S. Insurance Markets

Date 26/02/2024

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a roundtable discussion with experts and representatives from climate and consumer groups to discuss how the increased risks from climate change are affecting U.S. insurance markets. 

Robinhood Markets, Inc. To Present At The JMP Securities Technology Conference On March 4, 2024

Date 26/02/2024

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) (NASDAQ: HOOD) today announced that it will be participating in the upcoming JMP Securities Technology Conference on Monday, March 4, 2024.

CFTC Commissioner Pham To Speak At Asian Professionals At Nasdaq Event

Date 26/02/2024

ISDA derivatiViews - DRR: The Answer To Reporting Rule Rush

Date 26/02/2024

This year will be particularly busy for those focused on regulatory reporting. Five jurisdictions will go live with revised reporting requirements in a matter of months, stretching reporting teams to the limit as they interpret what each set of rules is asking and change their processes accordingly. Get it wrong, and regulatory penalties could follow. There is a better way – a digital approach will not only ensure accurate reporting, but will create significant efficiencies, saving costs and allowing internal resources to be redeployed.

SIFMA Advocacy Team Announces Hiring Of Kevin Carson

Date 26/02/2024

SIFMA today announced Kevin M. Carson will join the association’s federal advocacy team.  As managing director and associate general counsel, Mr. Carson will be responsible for federal government relations in SIFMA’s office in Washington, D.C., reporting to Josh Wilsusen, SIFMA’s executive vice president of advocacy.

CFTC Extends Public Comment Period For Proposed Rule On Real-Time Public Reporting Requirements And Swap Data Recordkeeping And Reporting Requirements

Date 26/02/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is extending the deadline for the public comment period on a proposed rule that makes certain modifications to the CFTC’s swap data reporting rules in Parts 43 and 45 related to the reporting of swaps in the other commodity asset class and the data element appendices to Parts 43 and 45 of the CFTC’s regulations. The deadline is being extended to April 11, 2024.

Company Insider Pays $80,000 To B.C. Securities Commission For Misconduct

Date 26/02/2024

The CEO of a junior mineral exploration company has paid $80,000 to the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) for failing to accurately disclose his trades and shareholdings, failing to provide advance notice of his intention to distribute securities and for making false or misleading statements in a required filing.