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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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