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The World Federation Of Exchanges’ Academic Review Of Short-Selling Concludes That Bans Are Disruptive To Markets

Date 29/04/2020

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has today published a paper that reviews the academic literature on short-selling and short-selling bans, comparing the arguments against banning short-selling with the arguments in favour.
Solactive Increases APAC Footprint With The Release Of Its First Index Underlying A Thai Index Fund Issued By SCB Asset Management

Date 29/04/2020

Solactive is pleased to announce the release of the new Solactive US Top Billionaire Investors Index, which includes stocks that are leading constituents in the portfolios of investment personages with a longstanding investment track record and success. The index strategy mimics the decisions of professional investors, based on their experience and information advantage, which they possess through their exclusive access to advanced information. The index serves as the underlying for the SCB Billionaire Fund issued by Thai investment corporation SCB Asset Management.
Nasdaq To Collaborate With R3 On Institutional Grade Offerings For Digital Assets Exchanges

Date 29/04/2020

Nasdaq, the architect and provider of the world’s most widely adopted market infrastructure technology and services, has entered into a long-term, non-exclusive, collaboration agreement with enterprise software firm, R3.
RegTech Alliance To Take The Fight To Fraudsters And Money Launderers - ComplyAdvantage Are The Latest Provider To Add To The Kompli-QED Remote Corporate Onboarding Platform

Date 29/04/2020

Leading RegTech companies, Kompli-Global and ComplyAdvantage have entered into a strategic partnership to take the fight to fraudsters and money launderers.
PwC Switzerland And Baymarkets Announce Strategic Alliance - Implementing Multi-Asset Post-Trade And Clearing Solutions

Date 29/04/2020

Baymarkets AS (“Baymarkets”), the award-winning provider of independent post-trade clearing systems, today announced a joint business relationship with PwC Switzerland, the leading audit and advisory company in Switzerland and financial markets expert, to deliver global post-trade and clearing solutions.

MNI China Liquidity Index™ Rises To 14.3 In April: Key Points – April Report

Date 29/04/2020

There was no shortage of liquidity in China's interbank market through April, as the People's Bank of China ensured the availability of funds for the real economy through reserve ratio requirement cuts and market operations, the latest MNI Liquidity Conditions Index shows.
Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Unlicensed Fund Manager Sentenced To Community Service

Date 29/04/2020

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today sentenced Mr Yau Ka Fai to 240 hours of community service following his conviction for holding himself out as carrying on a business in asset management without a licence from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
HKEX Senior Appointments

Date 29/04/2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is today (Wednesday) pleased to announce a number of new senior appointments:

Stephanie Lau, currently Senior Vice President, Listed Issuer Regulation, has been appointed Managing Director, Co-Head of IPO Vetting. Together with Lin Shi, Ms Lau will have oversight of all HKEX issuer listing applications. Ms Lau qualified as a lawyer in Hong Kong, as well as in England and Wales, and has 20 years of experience in corporate finance and listing related matters. Ms Lau will report to Bonnie Y Chan, Head of Listing.
ASIC Responds To Lenders’ Request For Clarification On Lending During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 29/04/2020

Lenders have written to ASIC seeking guidance on a number of matters around regulation of lending during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Zealald Financial Markets Authority: WorkSafe Guidelines For Financial Services Businesses And Staff Under COVID-19 Alert Level 3

Date 29/04/2020

Under Level 3, financial services businesses and staff who can operate from home must continue to do so. Workplaces may be reopened if the work cannot be done from home and the workplace can operate consistently within public health guidance and ensure the appropriate protections for workers and where applicable customers. If you are unsure about what activities you can undertake, please contact the FMA or RBNZ.