Category: Financial Services

SIX Swiss Exchange
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Franklin Templeton accesses the Swiss market as ETF issuer

Franklin Templeton just announced that it has accessed the Swiss market as ETF issuer with five smart beta ETFs for which Susquehanna is acting as a market maker and providing the liquidity. The five smart beta ETFs newly tradable as of today. They provide investors additional opportunities to diversify their portfolio with European as well…

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Stock Exchange of Thailand SET
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Stock Exchange of Thailand to launch T+2 settlement cycle

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and market participants have confirmed their readiness to move toward the T+2 settlement cycle (T+2) on March 2, 2018, after successfully completed all preparation. SET has become one of the leading exchanges in ASEAN to move toward the T+2 cycle. This will align the operational process with international practice…

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FCA
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA to introduce a Public Register

Later this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed that it will consult on proposals to make information available on a wider range of individuals at authorised firms. The FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) currently maintain a public Financial Services Register, “the FS Register”, of the firms they regulate and the individuals they have…

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February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC and FINMA sign Fintech cooperation agreement

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to establish a framework for cooperation on financial technology (Fintech). Under the agreement, the SFC and FINMA will cooperate to share information on emerging Fintech trends, developments and related regulatory issues as well…

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ASIC office
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC to appoint liquidator to Superfunded

ASIC announced that it has applied to the Federal Court of Australia for the appointment of a liquidator to Superfunded Pty Ltd, a WA-based company that encouraged customers to set up self-managed super funds. In particular, ASIC alleges that Superfunded in encouraging customers to set up self-managed super funds: by itself or through its officer…

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FCA warning
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against solidcfd.com website

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the website solidcfd.com. solidcfd.com is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation:…

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Nasdaq Dubai
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

SICO UAE joins Nasdaq Dubai’s derivatives market

Securities & Investment Company UAE (SICO UAE) announced that it has joined Nasdaq Dubai’s derivatives market as a Member, in order to provide its clients with new opportunities to take positions on regional share markets. The move is the latest step in a regional expansion programme by Bahrain-based SICO. This has also included SICO UAE…

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February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Maharashtra State and Singapore announce closer FinTech cooperation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) (Maharashtra is India’s second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra) announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 18 February 2018 to strengthen cooperation in promoting FinTech innovation in the two markets.…

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asic bans
February 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC bans former Westpac and NAB financial adviser

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that it has banned Brisbane based financial adviser Christopher Ramsay from providing financial services for a period of five years for failing to act in the best interests of his clients, and giving advice that was not appropriate. ASIC found that Mr Ramsay failed in his obligations…

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