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PEPs & Sanctions
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Structural Regulation
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”.
Structural Regulation
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.
PEPs & Sanctions
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Market Abuse
SET to Step Up Measures to Address Irregular Trading
By Editors | 23/03/2022
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has received SEC approval to tighten its market surveillance measures, effective from 4 April.
Structural Regulation
Chinese Firms Asked to Prepare Audit Documents for US Regulators
By Editors | 23/03/2022
US-listed companies including Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba have reportedly been asked by Chinese regulators to prepare audit documents for US regulators.
Reporting & Disclosures
US Climate Reporting Framework “Strikes a Good Balance”
By ESG Investor | 23/03/2022
The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.
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