CME Group to Launch SONIA Interest Rate Futures
CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, will launch Sterling Overnight Index Average SONIA Interest Rate Futures.
August 2018
CME Group to Streamline Short-Dated Standard and E-mini S&P 500 Options Strike Prices
CME Group, plans to reduce the number of listed strike prices for Standard and E-mini S&P 500 options, pending regulatory review.
SFC Reprimands and Fines HPI Forex Limited $2 Million for Regulatory Breaches
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined HPI Forex Limited (HPI) $2 million for mis-handling client money (Note 1).
Time to act for all ASIC-Regulated Organisations Required to Submit Information for Industry Funding
If you are an organisation regulated by ASIC you may be required to submit some information to ASIC on the operation of your business for Industry Funding.
The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP launches the 2018 National Financial Capability Strategy
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, The Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer MP, today launched the 2018 National Financial Capability Strategy.
Former Managing Director of Mining Company Found Guilty of Insider Trading
Mr Darren James Lind has been found guilty of two charges of insider trading in shares of ASX listed mining exploration company Minotaur Exploration Ltd.
SNB Banknote App Updated for New 200-Franc Note
SNB Banknote App, The Swiss National Bank’s ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app is designed to help the public familiarise themselves with the new banknotes.
SFC Consultation Addresses Risks in Securities Margin Financing
SFC today launched a consultation on proposed guidelines to clarify, codify and standardise the risk management practices for securities margin financing.
Strong Buyback Momentum Continued into Mid-August
Strong Buyback Momentum Continued into Mid-August. For the first 12 sessions of August 2018, share buyback consideration has exceeded S$100 million.
European Cultural Days of the ECB 2018 – Illuminated Lithuania
This year’s European Cultural Days of the European Central Bank (ECB) feature Lithuanian artists and music under the slogan “ Illuminated Lithuania ”.
FMA: KiwiSaver Members Say Dollar Fee Information is Useful
KiwiSaver Members Say Dollar Fee Information is Useful; Members rated their current balance as the most useful information on the statement.
Identifying Repo Market Microstructure from Securities Transactions Data
Identifying Repo Market Microstructure from Securities Transactions Data. Interbank repo markets are arguably just as important as unsecured markets.
RBA: Speech On Lags
Speech On Lags, Photograph of Luci Ellis.
Virtual Currency SRO Takes Another Step Forward
A self-regulatory organization to regulate virtual currency took another step forward.
DGCX and DIEDC Partner to Strengthen Dubai’s Islamic Finance Economy
DGCX and DIEDC today signed a MoU, agreeing to share knowledge, promote Shari’ah Compliant finance as the global capital of Islamic Finance Economy.
SEC Bars Perpetrator of Initial Coin Offering Fraud
SEC Bars Perpetrator of Initial Coin Offering Fraud. The Securities and Exchange Commission today obtained permanent officer-and-director.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.