United States

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Concede to US Regulators on Audit Supervision Issue

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2022

    Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Revises Definitions for Institutional, HNW Investors

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    Institutional investors will include those with the ability to analyse and absorb risks in complex and high-risk products, such as VC and PE firms, investment analysts, and company directors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Bill Targets Private Securities Offerings by Chinese Firms

    By Nick Morgan | 14/03/2022

    Private US securities offerings by China-based companies could become subject to the same scrutiny as publicly traded securities, says Nick Morgan.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand to Offer Tax Exemptions on Crypto Trades

    By Editors | 14/03/2022

    Traders will be allowed to offset annual losses against crypto gains for taxes purposes. Crypto trades will also be exempt from a 7 percent VAT.

    AML / KYC

    G7 to Downgrade Russia Trade Status, Close Sanctions Loopholes

    By Editors | 13/03/2022

    US bans more Russian trade. G7 pledges to close national-level loopholes that could enable sanctions evasion via crypto-assets, among other commitments.

    Market Infrastructure

    UPDATED – US LIBOR Legislation Advances in Omnibus Bill

    By Editors | 11/03/2022

    The bill is based on legislation that passed the House in December, and is similar to a law enacted by New York state and others in the past year.

    AML / KYC

    BIS Suspends Russian Central Bank as UK Adds More Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2022

    UK adds seven names to its sanctions list. Goldman and JPMorgan to close Russian operations. Russia to nationalise assets of foreign companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippine Regulators Issue Guidelines on Streamlining Bank M&As

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2022

    Five agencies including the BSP and SEC will have a total 55 business days to process merger, consolidation, acquisition applications from banks.

    AML / KYC

    US President Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Digital Assets

    By Editors | 10/03/2022

    The US Treasury and other agencies are directed to submit a series of reports within six months recommending a policy approach for digital assets.

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