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Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022
The SET will launch a new exchange for fundraising by SMEs and startups within in Q1, and a new digital asset exchange in Q3.
AML / KYC
OFAC Fines HK Unit of Japanese Conglomerate Sojitz
By Editors | 13/01/2022
Trading in Iran-origin goods was carried out without the knowledge of senior management by employees who omitted information from documentation.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Taxation Rules for Crypto to be Ready Soon
By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022
A 15% capital gains tax will be applied to investors as well as operators of crypto mining facilities, but not crypto exchanges.
CFIUS Deems New Zealand Eligible as Excepted Foreign State
By Editors | 12/01/2022
Foreign investors from excepted foreign states are exempt from mandatory filings and national security reviews of real estate transactions and non-controlling investments.
Market Infrastructure
TSE Publishes Market Segment Selections by Listed Companies
By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2022
To prepare for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reorganisation in April, listed companies had to select their new market segments.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Approves AMC Guidelines on Liquidity Management Tools
By Editors | 10/01/2022
The guidelines were issued by the AIMC to align industry practices on the use of liquidity risk management tools by fund managers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022
Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.
Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans
By Editors | 09/01/2022
The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Allows Mutual Funds to Use Three-tiered Investment
By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2022
Three-tiered investment will increase flexibility for asset management companies and enable them to manage their asset allocation more efficiently, the SEC said.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Five Chinese Officials, China Reciprocates
By Editors | 04/01/2022
Five already-sanctioned Chinese officials were named in the US State Department’s latest Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report submitted to Congress.
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