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    Fintech / Regtech

    SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

    By Editors | 14/05/2025

    SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

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    Thailand Regulators Launch Education Programme for Finfluencers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

    The programme will train and certify finfluencers in responsible communication practices, aiming to curb misinformation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

    The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

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    Market Infrastructure

    DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

    DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

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    US Treasury to Launch Fast-Track Pilot for CFIUS Reviews

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

    A new ‘Known Investor’ portal will streamline CFIUS reviews of investments from allied and partner countries.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    US Pushes BCBS to Scale Back Climate Risk Task Force

    By Editors | 11/05/2025

    US regulators are advocating for the BCBS Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Risks to be downgraded to a working group.

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    Sanctions

    Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

    Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

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    AML / KYC

    1MDB: Malaysia Seeks Extradition of Ex-Goldman Banker

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

    Malaysia has formally requested the US to extradite Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to US charges linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Chinese Refinery, Port Operators Over Iran Oil Shipments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025

    New sanctions have been imposed on a Chinese refinery and three port operators, along with several companies, vessels, and captains.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Ramp Up Efforts to Open Up Market Access

    By Editors | 09/05/2025

    The CSRC also plans to simplify the approval and account-opening process for qualified foreign institutional investors, among other efforts

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