All posts tagged "SEC"
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302Market InfrastructureUS SEC Proposes Amendments to Cross-Border Swaps Rules
The proposals address issues in applying security-based swaps rules in a cross-border context, and leave supervision of foreign trading practices and market structures to home supervisors.
May 14, 2019 -
474AML / KYCPhilippine FIU Seeks an End to Bank Secrecy Law
The AML Council is seeking additional powers to combat financial crime, including the lifting of the bank secrecy law, which would allow it to check all accounts regardless of transaction thresholds.
May 7, 2019 -
581Australia & NZUS SEC Recognises NZX as Designated Offshore Market
NZX participants will no longer be required to maintain a reasonable belief that clients are non-US domiciled persons in order to trade on their behalf.
April 12, 2019 -
1.8KAsia-PacificPhilippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch
Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.
March 19, 2019 -
671Asia-PacificStock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Platform by 2020
The SET says it will build a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem around the new platform as part of its digitalisation strategy, as the country approves its first 'ICO portal'.
March 15, 2019 -
582Asia-PacificThailand to Allow Scripless Issuance, Tokenisation of Securities
The National Legislative Assembly has endorsed an amendment that will enable the scripless issuance and tokenisation of primary market securities, as early as this year.
February 26, 2019 -
669EnforcementUS SEC Charges Deloitte Japan for Auditor Independence Violations
Deloitte Japan agreed to pay $2mn to settle charges related to audit reports it issued while dozens of its employees maintained financial relationships with the audit client.
February 14, 2019 -
361InternationalImplementation of Secondary Market Principles “Generally High” – IOSCO
IOSCO has identified some gaps in the implementation of its 'Secondary and Other Market Principles', particularly in nascent and emerging market jurisdictions.
February 13, 2019 -
685Asia-PacificAsia Region Funds Passport Goes Live
Japan, Thailand, Australia ready to receive applications from prospective ARFP funds; New Zealand, S. Korea making progress on legal and regulatory requirements.
February 4, 2019 -
346Asia-PacificSingapore, Philippine Bourses Collaborate on Equity Derivatives
The SGX and PSE are working on developing new equity index derivatives for listing in the Philippines to offer a more diverse product line to international investors.
January 15, 2019
