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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Editors

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Biden Blocks Anti-ESG Bill; Texas to Divest from HSBC

    23/03/2023

    HSBC was added to a list that will requires state governmental entities in Texas to divest from all of the bank’s publicly traded securities within 360 days.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Eurex to Launch Europe’s First Bitcoin Futures Contract

    23/03/2023

    The contract, developed in partnership with FTSE Russell and Digital Asset Research, will launch on 17 April 2023.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Publishes “Quick Reference” Licensing Guides

    23/03/2023

    The quick reference guides are intended to encourage more family offices and private equity businesses to operate in Hong Kong.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Authorities Consider Taxing NFTs as Collectibles

    23/03/2023

    Under the US tax code, collectibles are subject to a 28% capital gains tax rate, compared to 20% for stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Launch Sustainability Reporting Platform in April

    23/03/2023

    UMW Corp and Maybank will be early adopters of the platform, which was developed by Bursa Malaysia in collaboration with LSEG.

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    Enforcement

    US SEC Simultaneously Charges Crypto Founder, Eight Celebrities

    23/03/2023

    Tron founder Justin Sun sold unregistered securities to US investors, manipulated TRX and BTT markets, and paid celebrities to tout the offerings without disclosing their compensation.

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    Sanctions

    US, UK, EU and Australia Target Iran With New Sanctions

    22/03/2023

    The sanctions were imposed for human rights abuses and violations as well as the production and supply of drones to Russia.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoin Reserves Should be Held at Central Banks: Circle

    22/03/2023

    Circle is seeking to be able to hold USD reserves with the Fed rather than with various financial partners. In the long run, a wholesale CBDC could be used.

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    Enforcement

    Australia Jails Lawyer for 12 Years in Tax Fraud Case

    22/03/2023

    The lawyer allowed proceeds of crime to be received and transferred out of his legal practice’s trust account.

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    Korea Launches New Loan Facility for Vulnerable Borrowers

    22/03/2023

    The FSC said the new loan facility is being introduced to protect borrowers from illegal private finance and predatory lending.

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