United States

    Enforcement

    US Charges Chinese “Agents” for Obstructing Huawei Probe

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The two defendants are accused of trying to bribe a US official to obtain inside information about the criminal case against Huawei.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

    Enforcement

    US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.

    Enforcement

    Credit Suisse Clears Litigation Docket Ahead of Overhaul

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Credit Suisse has been cleared of FX rigging charges and settled separate cases with French and US prosecutors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC, DFSA Sign MOU on Fintech, Innovation Cooperation

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The agreement will help to promote cooperation on financial services regulation and fintech and regtech innovations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Tax Filing Instructions Amendments Includes NFT Reference

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The new language obliged individual taxpayers to report income received from disposals of NFTs, as well as any other “digital asset”.

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