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    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Proposes Registration Requirement for Security-Based SEFs

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2022

    The rules will improve transparency over total return swaps, the instruments partly responsible for last year’s blowup at Archegos Capital Management.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC Welcomes New Measures to Combat Illegal Loan Apps

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    Starting 11 May, the Google Play Store will introduce a new screening process for personal loan apps targeting users in the Philippines.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nasdaq Publishes Guide on Global Crypto Regulation

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    Nasdaq has published a summary of laws and regulations governing the trading of crypto assets around the world.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DTCC to Explore Use of CBDC in Clearing and Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

    Project Lithium will explore how a CBDC can reduce counterparty risk and trapped liquidity, increase capital efficiency and enable atomic settlement.

    AML / KYC

    Man Jailed for Attempting to Help DPRK Evade Sanctions with Crypto

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    The DOJ says known hacker Virgil Griffith was developing crypto infrastructure in North Korea and attempting to broker introductions to service providers to facilitate sanctions evasion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Accelerates Work to Update Rules for Overseas Listings

    By Darien Choong | 13/04/2022

    To enable US regulators to participate in domestic on-site inspections, CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said China may need to become a signatory to IOSCO’s EMMoU.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Finalises Disclosure Guidelines for SRI Funds

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The guidelines will promote transparency, enable investors to make more informed decisions, and reduce the risk of greenwashing, the SEC says.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine NPO Sector Rated as Medium Risk for Terrorist Financing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2022

    The SEC warns that suspected or actual misuse of the NPO sector for terrorism financing can present serious ramifications for an NPO’s intended beneficiaries.

    AML / KYC

    New York Court Convicts Ex-Goldman Exec in 1MDB Case

    By Editors | 11/04/2022

    Following an eight-week trial, former Goldman Sachs managing director Roger Ng was convicted on charges of bribery and money laundering. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Allow Use of Foreign Custodians in DR Issuance

    By Editors | 10/04/2022

    Under revised guidelines, depository receipt issuers can directly appoint a global custodian or foreign agent to hold overseas securities.

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