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Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes to Ease Merger Process for Securities Firms
By Editors | 27/03/2022
Securities and derivatives businesses that are merging can preemptively apply for a permit for new entities formed post-transaction to begin operating more quickly.
AML / KYC
US Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, G7 Pledges to Block Gold Trades
By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2022
The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
By Editors | 24/03/2022
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Step Up Measures to Address Irregular Trading
By Editors | 23/03/2022
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has received SEC approval to tighten its market surveillance measures, effective from 4 April.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Firms Asked to Prepare Audit Documents for US Regulators
By Editors | 23/03/2022
US-listed companies including Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba have reportedly been asked by Chinese regulators to prepare audit documents for US regulators.
ESG / Sustainability
US Climate Reporting Framework “Strikes a Good Balance”
By ESG Investor | 23/03/2022
The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022
The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
Eurex Sets Launch Date for Expansion of KRX Link
By Editors | 20/03/2022
International investors will be able to trade KOSPI 200 options with weekly expiries outside Korean trading hours via Eurex from 28 March.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CFTC Consults on Crypto Derivatives Model Proposed by FTX
By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2022
Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC, World Bank Partner on Capital Markets Development
By Editors | 18/03/2022
The study will help the SEC ensure the capital market is responsive to the needs of investors and serves as a key mechanism to drive the economy towards sustainable growth.
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