Thailand

The revised rules apply to securities and derivatives businesses, digital asset operators, clearinghouses, depositories, exchanges, digital token platforms, and crowdfunding platforms.

The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.

The guide contains ESG metrics for eight industry groups and should be used to inform listed company practices for disclosing sustainability-related information.

Thailand's banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.

The BOT is scrapping a $50mn annual limit on lending to unaffiliated companies in foreign countries, as well as limits on purchases of overseas real estate.

Five state banks are asked to grant defer repayments and grant new loans to debtors who are already past due on old debt.

The guidelines will promote transparency, enable investors to make more informed decisions, and reduce the risk of greenwashing, the SEC says.

Under revised guidelines, depository receipt issuers can directly appoint a global custodian or foreign agent to hold overseas securities.

From 1 May, crypto businesses have to submit reports to customers within one day after a transaction is complete, allowing them to view records going back 18 months.

The BOT has issued guidelines on how firms should charge interest, service fees and penalties for financial products and services.