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Market Infrastructure
Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.
AML / KYC
US DOJ Charges Two for NFT Fraud, Money Laundering
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2022
The two defendants promised benefits to NFTs buyers and then transferred the $1.1mn in crypto proceeds to various wallets under their control.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors
By Editors | 31/03/2022
The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.
AML / KYC
US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business
By Editors | 30/03/2022
The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT to Cap Bank Investment in Digital Asset Businesses
By Editors | 27/03/2022
Thai banks will be allowed to invest up to 3 percent of capital in digital asset businesses. Such investment must also be ring-fenced from core banking operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Speculation of Deal on Chinese Audits ‘Premature’, says PCAOB
By Editors | 27/03/2022
The PCAOB said it is unclear whether full access to relevant audit documentation will be granted, and that any agreement would only be a “first step”.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes to Ease Merger Process for Securities Firms
By Editors | 27/03/2022
Securities and derivatives businesses that are merging can preemptively apply for a permit for new entities formed post-transaction to begin operating more quickly.
AML / KYC
US Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, G7 Pledges to Block Gold Trades
By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2022
The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
By Editors | 24/03/2022
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
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