United States

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand’s Proposed SME Board Falls Short of Market Needs

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 09/08/2021

    The SEC’s proposed SME board is unlikely to facilitate access to capital for startups that are most in need of funding, says Pongnut Thanaboonchai.

    AML / KYC

    Thai SEC Proposes UBO Registration Rules for Securities Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2021

    Securities firms offering trading, exchange or underwriting services will be required to ensure customers register their foreign beneficiaries.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal on Board Diversity

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021

    The new rules will require listed companies to meet race and gender targets, or explain in writing why they have failed to do so.

    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Repatriates Additional $452bn in 1MDB Funds to Malaysia

    By Editors | 08/08/2021

    The total funds belonging to 1MDB that have been returned to date amount to over $1.2bn, the DOJ said in a statement.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Promises Increased Predictability of Policy Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    The CSRC says it will seek closer cooperation with the US SEC and enhance the transparency and predictability of policy measures.

    AML / KYC

    US Investment Ban on 59 Chinese Companies Takes Effect

    By Editors | 04/08/2021

    US persons that have not yet divested their holdings in 59 companies that operate in the defence or surveillance technology sectors have until 3 June 2022 to do so.

    AML / KYC

    US House Bill Offers Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2021

    The bill would give the SEC authority over digital asset securities, the CFTC authority over digital assets, and the Fed authority to issue a digital dollar.

    Market Infrastructure

    China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand, Luxembourg Sign MoU on Fintech Innovation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU provides a framework for cooperation between the SEC and CSSF with respect to promoting innovation in financial services.

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