United States

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Proposes Rules to Prevent Misuse of IPO Channel

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022

    The amendments will prevent listed companies from operating as investment companies and circumventing rules applicable to fund managers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Adds Alibaba to List of Firms Facing Delisting Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2022

    Chinese regulators have tried to mollify US regulators, but the PCAOB says it will accept nothing less than “full access” to the audit papers of US-listed Chinese companies.

    AML / KYC

    US Imposes New Round of Sanctions Against Russia

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    The sanctions target Kremlin-connected elites, including retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, who is understood to be Putin’s girlfriend.

    Market Infrastructure

    Guidance Issued for US Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    DTCC, SIFMA  and ICI have published guidance to help market participants prepare for the US transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle in 2024.

    Enforcement

    Banks Preparing to Pay Fines for Use of Messaging Apps

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    US regulators are expected to announce penalties in the coming weeks over the use of unauthorised messaging apps for business communications.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CFTC Proposes Capital Comparability Determination for Japan

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    Nonbank swap dealers domiciled in Japan would be able to satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with comparable requirements in Japan.

    US SEC Asks Firms to Detail Russia-Related Exposures – Report

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The SEC sought broad information from companies in May but is now asking for more specifics from some firms, including Citi.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US Treasury Launches Data Hub for Climate Risk Assessments

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The Climate Data and Analytics Hub will enable financial regulators to use data from across the government to assess climate-related financial stability risks.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine Court Jails Seven Over Investment Scam

    By Editors | 28/07/2022

    Seven perpetrators of a PHP 3 billion investment scam were sentenced to 20 years in jail each on top of financial penalties. Four others remain at large.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

    By Editors | 28/07/2022

    General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.