United States

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Allianz to Pay $6bn to Settle Investor Fraud Cases

    By Editors | 18/05/2022

    Allianz Global Investors admitted that it violated the federal securities laws, and is disqualified from providing advisory services to US funds for ten years.

    Trading & Investment

    US Investment Banks Pause Work on New SPAC Deals

    By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2022

    New rules from the SEC have reportedly prompted Goldman, Bank of America and Citigroup to scale back their involvement in SPAC deals.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Treasury Outlines Plans to Combat Illicit Finance

    By Editors | 17/05/2022

    Treasury highlighted efforts to address illicit finance risks associated with shell companies, all-cash real estate purchases, and virtual assets.

    Stablecoins

    TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

    The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.

    Cybersecurity

    SEC Thailand Proposes Stricter IT Security Rules for Capital Market

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    The revised rules apply to securities and derivatives businesses, digital asset operators, clearinghouses, depositories, exchanges, digital token platforms, and crowdfunding platforms.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022

    The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thai Stock Exchange Publishes Sustainability Reporting Guide

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    The guide contains ESG metrics for eight industry groups and should be used to inform listed company practices for disclosing sustainability-related information.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Considers Sanctions Against China’s Hikvision: Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2022

    The possible inclusion of Hikvision on the SDN List would have far-reaching consequences because its equipment is used -in more than 180 countries.

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