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Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
By Editors | 24/03/2022
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Step Up Measures to Address Irregular Trading
By Editors | 23/03/2022
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has received SEC approval to tighten its market surveillance measures, effective from 4 April.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Firms Asked to Prepare Audit Documents for US Regulators
By Editors | 23/03/2022
US-listed companies including Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba have reportedly been asked by Chinese regulators to prepare audit documents for US regulators.
ESG / Sustainability
US Climate Reporting Framework “Strikes a Good Balance”
By ESG Investor | 23/03/2022
The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022
The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
Eurex Sets Launch Date for Expansion of KRX Link
By Editors | 20/03/2022
International investors will be able to trade KOSPI 200 options with weekly expiries outside Korean trading hours via Eurex from 28 March.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CFTC Consults on Crypto Derivatives Model Proposed by FTX
By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2022
Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC, World Bank Partner on Capital Markets Development
By Editors | 18/03/2022
The study will help the SEC ensure the capital market is responsive to the needs of investors and serves as a key mechanism to drive the economy towards sustainable growth.
AML / KYC
US Omnibus Bill Grants FinCEN 27pc Budget Increase
By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2022
The additional budget is to allow FinCEN to respond to the situation in Ukraine, including expenses foreign government personnel to attend meetings and training.
AML / KYC
US Treasury, DOJ Launch Global Task Force to Target Russian Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022
FinCEN is meanwhile taking steps to boost cooperation with the FIUs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the UK , and the Netherlands.
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