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Firms Fall Foul of Rulings on Safeguarding Client Funds Resulting in £7.1 Million Fine
- Yesterday, two companies were issued penalties by regulatory authorities on both sides of the Atlantic for transgressing client fund security rulings. In the UK, Aberdeen Asset Management's penalty amounted to $7.1 million
Wednesday, 04/09/2013 | 11:34 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Consultation On Basel III Liquidity Risk
- The Singaporean regulatory authorities have issued a detailed consultation paper relating to the implementation of the proposed Basel III rulings on liquidity. An emphasis has been placed on ensuring less reliance on FX Swaps.
Sunday, 01/09/2013 | 10:02 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
BIS Report on OTC Derivatives: Just How Much Does Market Reform Cost?
- A group of 29 institutions and authorities published a report on the effects of regulatory steps on the centralized clearing market, and sent reassuring signals about the collaterals needed to fund them.
Monday, 26/08/2013 | 12:26 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
$72 Million Ponzi Scheme Lands Gregory McKnight With 15 Year Jail Sentence
- The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced yesterday that Gregory McKnight has been sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in jail for operating a $72 million Ponzi scheme and operating without regulatory approval.
Wednesday, 14/08/2013 | 08:36 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Ladies At The Top: SEC Elects Kara M. Stein As Commissioner
- The US Securities and Exchange Commission elected Kara M. Stein as Commissioner on Friday last week, superceding Elisse B. Walter. Serving under incumbent Chair Mary Jo White, this represents a highly senior position.
Sunday, 11/08/2013 | 09:16 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
SEC Increases Rulings For Firms Holding Client Assets - Imposes Further Protective Policies
- The handling of client funds is a matter at the heart of regulatory policy currently, further borne out by today's ruling by the SEC that it will adopt more stringent rulings on the handling of client funds placed with broker-dealers.
Wednesday, 31/07/2013 | 20:21 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FCA Fines Royal Bank Of Scotland £5.6 Million For Failing To Report Transactions
- Whilst regulatory authorities are busily engaged in defining the methods by which they intend to reform financial markets, one such aspect is trade and transaction reporting. The FCA demonstrates that this is also part of its remit by issuing RBS with a penalty.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 08:01 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Keep Calm And Carry On Looking After Client Funds: Britain's FCA Draws Up Consultation Paper To Further Refine CASS Rulings
- As the regulatory environment tightens up and continually works toward protection of client funds whilst in the hands of OTC derivatives firms, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority issues proposed refinements.
Tuesday, 16/07/2013 | 10:05 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
SEC Gets Its Act Together - Publishes Final Ruling On Retail FX
- Just one day after SEC Commissioner Luis Aguilar expressed his dismay at the length of time taken to produce final rulings on retail FX, the regulator today produced its full and concise ruling in final form.
Friday, 12/07/2013 | 16:51 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Banc De Binary Speaks Out Amid US Lawsuit - No More American Clients, But Will Regulators Continue With Proceedings?
- Further to last month's proceedings issued against Banc De Binary for allegedly engaging in the illegal activity of soliciting US clients, the firm today issued a statement that it is not accepting US clients. Outcome of lawsuit still hangs in the balance.
Saturday, 06/07/2013 | 14:01 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Journey into the Unknown – Chinese Regulators Revising Laws to Assist Overseas FX Firms
- Chinese foreign exchange regulator SAFE has made steps toward reducing some of the entry barriers for foreign investment, leading to potentially lower entry barriers for overseas firms wishing to conduct business in the country. What risks lie ahead though?
Wednesday, 22/05/2013 | 12:14 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Beijing to liberalise Yuan usage
- China's Ministry of Commerce has formulated a detailed plan which outlines offshore Yuan funds to flow back into China. These measures will position the worlds secnd largest economies currency as a major global reserve currency.
Tuesday, 23/08/2011 | 12:32 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
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