United States

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Four More Officials Over Hong Kong National Security Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2020

China’s Foreign Ministry says the move is a violation of the basic norms governing international relations, urging the US to withdraw the sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Makes Stock Trading Fees Tax-deductible Until Year-End

By Editors | 10/11/2020

The SEC has notified investors that they can use securities and futures trading fees for tax deductions under a new government scheme.

ESG / Sustainability

TAIFEX to Expand Offshore Index Futures Suite with FTSE 100 Futures

By Editors | 09/11/2020

TAIFEX already offers Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 index futures. FTSE 100 Futures will further enhance its ability to cater to offshore investors.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Exempts BSE, NSE IFSC, NZX from FCM Registration

By Editors | 05/11/2020

BSE, NSE IFSC, and NZX will be allowed to accept US customer funds directly for trading in futures and options contracts without having to register as futures commission merchants.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Exempts More Singapore RMOs from SEF Registration

By Editors | 05/11/2020

The move brings the total number of exempted approved exchanges and recognised market operators authorised in Singapore to 13.

Securities / Derivatives

HK to Allow Secondary Listings from Some Corporate WVR Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2020

Subject to certain requirements, Greater China issuers primary listed on the Nasdaq, NYSE or the LSE’s premium listing segment will be allowed to secondary list in Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

What a New US Administration Could Mean for the Sanctions Landscape

By Guy Harrison | 01/11/2020

Guy Harrison compares the approaches to China, Iran and Russia we can expect from incumbent Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden ahead of the US presidential election.

Securities / Derivatives

US, Thailand Partner to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance

By Editors | 30/10/2020

The cooperative initiative will focus on the development of financial instruments, project finance, the local debt market, and capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

New York to Provide Safe Harbour from LIBOR-related Litigation

By Editors | 30/10/2020

The legislation provides a safe harbor under New York law from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement.