Tag: APAC

ASIC ban
March 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC stops Interactive Brokers from issuing SYEP derivatives to retail investors

The regulator stated in the official announcement: ASIC made the interim orders to protect retail investors from acquiring SYEP Derivatives where they may not be suitable for their financial objectives, situation or needs. ASIC is also concerned that the PDS is defective. According to ASIC, Interactive Brokers violated the regulations regarding TMD of SYEP Derivatives…

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March 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BlackBull Markets teams up with Acuity for offering news analytics

Established in 2013 in London, Acuity leverages proprietary technology to extract and analyze rich sentiment data from global news sources, offering market insights. Its market signals rely on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing technology. Acuity launched an R&D center in Barcelona, Spain in June last year. Acuity Trading, CEO Andrew Lane: Acuity works to…

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Nomura
March 08, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Nomura finalizes transfer of Thai business

These operations are essential components of Nomura's core Wholesale activities, which represent the primary emphasis of the company's international operations. Nomura maintains its dedication to serving its institutional, corporate, and high-net-worth customers in Thailand. Kenji Teshima, Representative Director, Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings, said when the deal was initially revealed on 30 June 2022: We are…

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Hong Kong regulator SFC
March 06, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SFC bans former Citigroup Global Markets Asia officer for 10 years

When a trader told a client that CGMAL advertised facilitation flow using "Natural" IOIs, Shaw instructed the trader to deceive clients about the source of liquidity behind such IOIs. Furthermore, he misrepresented the client to maintain the falsehood created by the mislabeled IOI. Since at least 2015, Shaw has provided inaccurate information to clients or…

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Wout Kalis joins Broadridge as APAC Head of Asset Management Solutions
March 03, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Broadridge hires Wout Kalis as APAC Head of Asset Management Solutions

Wout Kalis commented: I am excited to join Broadridge to help our clients digitize their operations and drive the next phase of Broadridge’s business growth in Asia Pacific. APAC’s asset management industry growth is outpacing other regions across alternative and traditional sectors. Growth across private markets, hedge funds and family offices in particular makes this…

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March 01, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

GCEX appoints Sue Cheung as Head of APAC Sales

Lars Holst, Founder & CEO, GCEX commented: There are significant opportunities for GCEX across the APAC region and, from my experience of working with Sue at CFH, I know she has the expertise, regional knowledge and contacts to help us to build a strong presence in the region. This is our first senior hire in…

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HKEX
February 23, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HKEX ends 2022 with 12% fall in revenue but strengthens in Q4

Higher operating expenses also attributed to the yearly results with 12% increase from 2021 at HK$5 billion due to higher staff costs and professional fees. EBITA fell 19% in 2022 to HK$13.2 billion and EBITA margin was 6% lower at 72% for last year. Basic earnings per share dropped 20% last year, reaching HK$7.96. Nicolas…

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ASIC ban
February 22, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC brings charges against third person involved in Courtenay House $180 million FX Ponzi scheme

The allegations against Sipina are related to Courtenay House's illegal activities, which took place between June 2015 and April 2017. The regulator called Courtenay House's operation, a Ponzi scheme. The court alleges that the group convinced at least 585 investors to invest more than $180 million based on false representations that their money would be…

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