Asian Indices Higher on Renewed Hopes about US-China Trade Relations
China revealed a bunch of economic data. On an annual basis, fourth-quarter GDP was 6.4%, and the consensus was 6.4%. China’s economy grew by 6.6% in 2018.
January 2019
CFTC has Surprising Spoofing Rules
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) can charge a firm with violating spoofing related statutes even if no spoofing occurred.
Leaders Will Address the Cultural Dimensions of “Globalization 4.0” in Davos
Leaders Will Address the Cultural Dimensions of “Globalization 4.0” in Davos, Culture and cultural leaders from around the world will feature prominently.
Participation in Securities Settlement Systems Outside the EEA
Securities settlement systems that have been approved by Finanstilsynet have legal protection under the Norwegian Payment Systems Act.
London Stock Exchange Group Launches ‘companies to Inspire Africa 2019’ Report
London Stock Exchange Group Launches ‘companies to Inspire Africa 2019’ Report, Nigeria and Kenya lead the way as the countries with the most companies.
Weakened International Cooperation Damaging Collective Will to Tackle Global Risks
Weakened International Cooperation Damaging Collective Will to Tackle Global Risks, Rising geopolitical and geo-economic tensions are the most urgent risk.
Halifax Investment Services Licence Suspended
ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services (AFS) licence held by Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd (Halifax) until 10 January 2020.
TriOptima Sets New triReduce Record: $250 Trillion Gross Notional Value Compressed at LCH SwapClear During 2018
TriOptima Sets New triReduce Record: $250 Trillion Gross Notional Value Compressed at LCH SwapClear During 2018.
BCSC Panel Revises and Extends Temporary Orders
A BCSC panel has revised and extended temporary prohibitions that were previously imposed on several individuals, companies and issuers in November 2018.
ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on Kaz Capital
Australian Securities and Investment Commission has imposed additional conditions on the Australian Financial Services licence of Kaz Capital Pty Ltd (Kaz).
Trade Optimism Lifts Asian Markets
US Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, was considering easing trade tariffs on Chinese imports as the two economic superpowers continue trade negotiations.
SEC Brings Charges in Edgar Hacking Case
SEC Brings Charges in Edgar Hacking Case, The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against nine defendants.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.