All posts tagged "Investor Protection"
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557Crypto / Digital AssetsSET to Launch Digital Asset Exchange ‘Very Soon’
The new digital asset exchange will not offer cryptocurrency trading, but instead focus on investment tokens and utility tokens.
March 3, 2022 -
1.1KAML / KYCThe SFC Approach to Virtual Assets Prioritises Investor Protection
Since 2018, the steps taken by the SFC to regulate the virtual asset space have prioritised investor protection, first and foremost.
March 1, 2022 -
770EnforcementSeoul Court Declares Lime Asset Management Bankrupt
Investors lost an estimated KRW 1.7 trillion. Lime Asset Management has a reported KRW 520 billion in debt, compared to just KRW 19 billion in assets, which will be liquidated.
February 24, 2022 -
701FeatureSingapore Has No Plans to Restrict Retail Investment in SPACs
Regulatory safeguards and educational efforts mounted by SGX should provide "adequate protection for retail investors and enable them to assess the risk-return trade-offs".
February 21, 2022 -
712Crypto / Digital AssetsThai SEC Proposes New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
Advertisements related to cryptocurrencies in public areas will be prohibited, but advertising of services "can still be carried out normally".
February 16, 2022 -
429Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Proposes Revisions to Private Placement Rules
The changes streamline filing processes for offerings of newly issued shares through private placements, while bolstering investor protections.
February 16, 2022 -
1.5KAML / KYCHKMA, SFC Allow Intermediaries to Offer Crypto Services
Authorised institutions and licensed corporations wishing to offer virtual asset dealing services can do so only by partnering with SFC-licensed trading platforms.
January 31, 2022 -
779KoreaKRX Chief Vows to Improve Investor Protection in Stock Market
Sohn Byung-doo suggests lockup periods be imposed on executives following an IPO, and that companies be required to consider retail investors when processing spinoff IPOs.
January 28, 2022 -
788ESG / SustainabilitySEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers
SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.
January 27, 2022 -
931Asia-PacificLaos Central Bank Authorises Crypto Exchange Platforms
Cryptocurrency exchange platforms Lao Digital Assets Exchange and Bitqik are expected to start providing services in April.
January 24, 2022
