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G7 Announces Initiative to Counter Belt and Road Initiative
By Editors | 28/06/2022
The US plans to contribute USD 200 billion to the new initiative, while the rest of the G7 will contribute another USD 400 billion.
Market Infrastructure
US Lawmakers Conclude Review Into Meme Stock Market Event
By Editors | 28/06/2022
A House committee says the SEC should introduce a liquidity rule for clearing brokers and FINRA should establish liquidity planning requirements.
Market Infrastructure
Court Rules Foreign Banks Must Face LIBOR Lawsuits in US
By Editors | 26/06/2022
The Supreme Court has allowed lawsuits accusing foreign banks of manipulating LIBOR to be heard in New York even though the banks did not operate in the US.
ESG / Sustainability
Listed Equities’ Carbon Well Exceeds Paris Target
By ESG Investor | 26/06/2022
Stock exchanges’ listing rules are putting investors at risk, a new report from think tank Carbon Tracker finds.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Companies in HK, UAE for Iran-linked Dealings
By Editors | 23/06/2022
The sanctions came on the back of attempts by the US to restore the JCPOA, for which Iran is demanding some sanctions be lifted.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Partners With CDP to Drive Environmental Disclosures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2022
The SEC and CDP will co-develop a programme to improve the quantity and quality of environmental disclosures from corporates and FIs in Thailand.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Directs Listcos to Exercise Prudence in Crypto Business
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Circulars were sent to listed companies regarding digital assets. The SEC’s final advertising rules will take effect on 16 July. Huobi has exited the Thai market.
Enforcement
US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.
Enforcement
US SEC Penalises Schwab Over Robo-Adviser Disclosures
By Editors | 16/06/2022
High cash balances resulted in lower returns for robo-adviser clients. The effect of this “cash drag” was not disclosed to clients, the SEC said.
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