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Enforcement
Philippine Court Jails Broker for Illegal Trading in 1999
By Editors | 30/05/2021
The court’s decision represents the first conviction won by the SEC after two decades of pursuing stockbrokers and investors linked to the case.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Approves New Criteria for SME Fundraising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2021
The new fundraising criteria for SMEs and startups proposed by the stock exchange are expected to become effective this year.
Market Infrastructure
ICMA, Bloomberg Publish APAC Guide on Tough Legacy Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2021
Up to 80% of tough legacy bonds in APAC have inadequate fallbacks in place, or no fallbacks at all, ICMA and Bloomberg say in a new report.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bank Indonesia Explores CBDC as Legal Payment Instrument
By Editors | 26/05/2021
The central bank is assessing which platform and technology it will use to issue a digital rupiah as a legal digital payment instrument in Indonesia.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Bourse Ordered to Show Progress on SME Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2021
The order from the DOF follows the introduction of new listing rules in March, which are aimed at encouraging greater SME participation in the stock market.
AML / KYC
Philippine AMLC to Penalise Firms for Incorrect STR Filings
By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2021
AMLC Executive Director Mel Georgie Racela told Regulation Asia that incorrect STR filings identified in a recent review will result in supervisory action.
Bangladesh Approves Legislation Targeting Wilful Defaulters
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/05/2021
The draft amendments formally define wilful defaulters and clarify the actions that can be taken against them, including restrictions on forming new companies.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Tops ESG Performance Rankings for APAC
By Editors | 21/05/2021
Australia retained its first place spot in the biennial CG Watch report on ESG performance for APAC, ahead of Hong Kong and Singapore, which tied for second.
Capital / Liquidity
Thailand SEC Issues Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bond Issuance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2021
To help promote the issuance and offering of sustainability-linked bonds, the SEC will waive application and registration fees until 31 May 2022.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Amends Listing Rules to Introduce Market Cap Test
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2021
The listing rule changes will enable companies in target sectors to more easily access funding from Thailand’s capital market.
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