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Necessary Controls to Risk-Manage Cross-Border Trading Practices within FX

On January 27, 2022, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) jointly released a circular that detailed their observations following a collaborative thematic review into the governance arrangements and internal controls within the FX business of selected SFC and ASIC licensed firms. The review covered a […]

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FINRA Issues Notice Regarding the Proper Handling of Marketable Customer Orders

On January 21, 2022, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 22-04 reminding broker-dealers of the requirements under Rule 5310.01 to execute marketable customer orders fully and promptly.  The definition of what “prompt” means has never been clearly delineated in the rule itself although industry practice, based upon the timing requirements of other order handling-type rules, has been

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Bitbuy – Canada’s First Crypto Trading Platform to Become Regulated as a Marketplace – Relies on Eventus Platform for Trade Surveillance

First Canadian client for Eventus as company continues global expansion NEW YORK / TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2022 – Eventus Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, announced today that Bitbuy Technologies, Inc. (Bitbuy) – Canada’s first cryptocurrency trading platform to be regulated as a marketplace – is

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FERC 2021 Annual Report on Enforcement: A Commitment to Vigorous Enforcement

On November 18, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Office of Enforcement issued its annual report on enforcement. The report details FERC’s enforcement priorities and summarizes enforcement actions taken over the previous year. FERC’s 2021 priorities were largely the same as 2020, with a continued focus on market manipulation and market conduct. However, the

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NYSE Proposing Rule Change to Longstanding Market-on-Close (“MOC”)/Limit-on-Close (“LOC”) Order Handling Requirements

On December 14, 2021, the NYSE proposed a change to rule 7.35B relating to the cancellation of MOC, LOC and Closing IO Orders. NYSE rules have historically allowed the cancellation of MOC, LOC and Closing IO orders to correct legitimate errors between 3:50 PM and 3:58 PM.  Attempts to cancel at 3:58 PM or later

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Traders Magazine: Regulatory Concerns in Digital Assets Should Be Addressed

Originally published in Traders Magazine By: Anna Lyudvig The world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has grown exponentially and become increasingly complex. The market value of the digital asset ecosystem expanded significantly from approximately $500bn in 2020 to almost $3trn as of November 2021, according to data from CoinMarketCap. However, while the technology is moving

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STA Trading Views – Digital Assets: Surveillance and Regulatory Elements featuring Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus

STA Trading Views, Ep. 14 – Digital Assets: Surveillance and Regulatory Elements feat. Joe Schifano Episode 14 of STA Trading Views features an interview with Joe Schifano, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Eventus. Our discussion touches on several topics in the fast-growing world of digital asset regulation, including the December House and Senate hearings

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Regulatory clarity to spur institutional crypto investment in Asia

Originally published in The Block As regulators seek to develop appropriate investor protections for digital assets, more traditional investors are moving into the asset class. Asia’s stature in global crypto markets means it will be highly influential in shaping a more institutional market, said leading market figures during a recent webinar organized by The Block

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