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Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Amends Rules for Capital Market Auditors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021
The experience requirement for auditors in the capital markets has been reduced from a minimum of 10 years to seven years.
AML / KYC
SEC Thailand Allows Crypto Exchange Bitkub to Resume Services
By Editors | 12/04/2021
Bitkub has been allowed to resume accepting new clients. A warning was issued against Binance. Huobi was ordered to suspend services.
Market Infrastructure
Bloomberg Confirms BSBY Adheres to IOSCO Principles
By Editors | 11/04/2021
BSBY includes a term structure and systemic credit-sensitive spread, and can be used to supplement Term SOFR in the lending market.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Merges Main, SME Boards
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2021
The merger will enable companies to better leverage the capital market for growth and improve overall efficiency, the SZSE said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC to Require Crypto Investors to Have Experience
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021
Under the new regulations, cryptocurrency investors must have previous experience or training to prove their knowledge of cryptocurrency.
Enforcement
US Court Dismisses Collusion Case Against 10 Global Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021
The judge dismissed a case against 10 banks alleging manipulation of the US Treasuries market due to a lack of evidence of a conspiracy.
AML / KYC
Philippines Expands AML Rules to Financing, Lending Firms
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/04/2021
All financing and lending companies are required to register with the AMLC, report suspicious transactions and comply with other AML/CTF rules.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Consults on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement
By Editors | 08/04/2021
FinCEN is asking for written comments on the implementation of the beneficial ownership information reporting of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Market Infrastructure
G20 to Seek Consensus on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2021
Janet Yellen is calling for a global minimum corporate tax rate. France, Germany, Japan and the European Commission are backing the proposal.
Securities / Derivatives
FCA to Consult on Stronger Protections for SPAC Investors
By Editors | 06/04/2021
The consultation will consider enhanced disclosure requirements, a minimum market cap and a redemption option for investors.
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