United States

    ESG / Sustainability

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    AML / KYC

    NLP for Regulatory Compliance: A Question of When, Not If

    By Irene Liu | 27/10/2022

    Accenture’s Irene Liu and team discuss the use of NLP technology within compliance functions, as well as the adoption challenges and how to address them.

    Enforcement

    US Charges Chinese “Agents” for Obstructing Huawei Probe

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The two defendants are accused of trying to bribe a US official to obtain inside information about the criminal case against Huawei.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

    Enforcement

    US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.

    Enforcement

    Credit Suisse Clears Litigation Docket Ahead of Overhaul

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Credit Suisse has been cleared of FX rigging charges and settled separate cases with French and US prosecutors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC, DFSA Sign MOU on Fintech, Innovation Cooperation

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The agreement will help to promote cooperation on financial services regulation and fintech and regtech innovations.

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