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Financial regulators announced cooperation on FinTech
September 21st, 2017
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (‘FSA’) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (‘FSRA’) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) today announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and ADGM. ...
Moscow Exchange launches FX fixing instruments
September 6th, 2017
From 4 September 2017, Moscow Exchange has offered instruments to trade at the MOEX FX USD/RUB and EUR/RUB fixing prices with clearing and settlement via its clearinghouse, NCC Clearing Bank. Russian banks including subsidiaries of large global financial groups ...
Hong Kong and Dubai financial regulators sign Fintech cooperation agreement
August 29th, 2017
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) entered into a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish a framework for mutual assistance to keep abreast of the development and application of financial technology (Fintech) (Note 1). ...
Upper Tribunal upholds the FCA’s decision to fine and ban former CEO of adviser network
August 10th, 2017
On 8 August 2017, the Upper Tribunal upheld the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) decision to ban Charles Palmer, former CEO of Financial Limited and Investments Limited (“the Firms”), from performing FCA significant influence functions. The Tribunal also upheld the ...
Japan and Australia cooperate on fintech
June 26th, 2017
The Japan Financial Services Agency (‘JFSA’) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (‘ASIC’) announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and Australia. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of ...
Malta’s regulator suspends fund’s license
June 1st, 2017
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced an administrative measure against MCM Global Opportunities Fund SICAV plc. According the announcement: On 24 May 2017, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”) suspended the Collective Investment Scheme Licence granted to MCM ...
The Isle of Man proposes changes on Collective Investment Schemes
May 5th, 2017
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has today issued a Consultation Paper (CP17-04/T05) to obtain information, views and evidence in relation to — (1) the widening of the definition of collective investment schemes to include a limited number ...
The Libor trials: Where we are now
April 12th, 2017
Barclays sent shockwaves through the City when, in July 2012, it was fined nearly £300m by British and US regulators for its role in the Libor-rigging scandal. Days later, then chief executive Bob Diamond handed in his notice. The ...
ESMA to cooperate with non-EU Regulators on CCPs
March 21st, 2017
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has established five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The MoUs establish cooperation arrangements, including the exchange of information, regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs) which are established and ...
Singapore and Japan establish FinTech Cooperation Framework
March 13th, 2017
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan announced the establishment of a Co-operation Framework to enhance FinTech linkages between both countries. 2. The Framework enables MAS and FSA to refer ...
