South Korea’s financial watchdog is pursuing the imposition of unprecedented fines on two international investment banks for their alleged “routine and intentional” involvement in naked short-selling, a practice prohibited in the country. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) disclosed that the Hong Kong-based units of these banks engaged in naked short sales of multiple securities between […]

Stock prices experienced a decline while Treasury yields surged, as new data heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve is far from declaring victory over inflation. This has led to increased bets on another interest rate hike, effectively bringing them back into coinflip territory. The S&P 500 halted a four-day winning streak, and bank shares notably […]

In the aftermath of the meme stock frenzy, European fund managers and banks are hurrying to brace themselves for sweeping reforms in the US securities market, with potential consequences for global trading. The urgency stems from a groundbreaking US initiative to reduce the settlement window for share and bond deals from two days to just […]

Global hedge fund firms are raising concerns over China’s proposed new regulations for the sector, arguing that these measures could significantly raise costs and undermine competitiveness in the $822 billion market, equivalent to 6 trillion yuan. The draft regulations, issued by the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) in April, mandate that quantitative hedge funds […]

In a shocking turn of events, the fallout from Saturday’s surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas has sent shockwaves through Middle East markets, triggering a sharp decline in stocks and setting the stage for a week of potential volatility. On Sunday, major equity indices across the region experienced substantial losses, with Israel’s […]

Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN.O) witnessed a substantial drop in its stock value, plummeting over 20% on Thursday, marking its most significant daily percentage decline since May of the previous year. This decline was triggered by the company’s recent revelation of its intent to issue $1.5 billion in convertible green bonds. Based in Irvine, California, Rivian […]

In a significant policy shift, South Korea has lifted the cap on commercial banks’ bond sales that was imposed during last year’s credit crunch. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate funding for the country’s financial sector amidst ongoing challenges. The decision was confirmed by the Financial Services Commission, in response to a Korea Economic […]

UBS Group AG has reached a significant settlement with Mozambique concerning Credit Suisse’s involvement in a ship-financing scandal, bringing closure to a decade-long legal battle just on the brink of a London trial. In a statement released today, Zurich-based UBS revealed that the settlement extends to most of the other lenders who were part of […]

The World Bank has made significant downward revisions to China’s growth outlook for 2024, reflecting concerns raised by a series of weak economic indicators. This adjustment, from the previously projected 4.8% in April to the current 4.4%, underscores mounting apprehensions regarding China’s economic slowdown and its potential ripple effects across Asia. China’s economy faces notable […]

In a groundbreaking development, OneChronos, a technology company specializing in harnessing cutting-edge auction theory and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial markets, has announced the successful completion of its Series B investment round, securing an impressive $40 million in funding. This remarkable financing round was spearheaded by Addition, a move that has garnered significant attention […]