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    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022

    The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.

    Trading & Investment

    Eurex Sets Launch Date for Expansion of KRX Link

    By Editors | 20/03/2022

    International investors will be able to trade KOSPI 200 options with weekly expiries outside Korean trading hours via Eurex from 28 March.

    Cryptocurrency

    CFTC Consults on Crypto Derivatives Model Proposed by FTX

    By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2022

    Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.

    Trading & Investment

    Thai SEC, World Bank Partner on Capital Markets Development

    By Editors | 18/03/2022

    The study will help the SEC ensure the capital market is responsive to the needs of investors and serves as a key mechanism to drive the economy towards sustainable growth.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Omnibus Bill Grants FinCEN 27pc Budget Increase

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2022

    The additional budget is to allow FinCEN to respond to the situation in Ukraine, including expenses foreign government personnel to attend meetings and training.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Treasury, DOJ Launch Global Task Force to Target Russian Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022

    FinCEN is meanwhile taking steps to boost cooperation with the FIUs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the UK , and the Netherlands.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Concede to US Regulators on Audit Supervision Issue

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2022

    Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Revises Definitions for Institutional, HNW Investors

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    Institutional investors will include those with the ability to analyse and absorb risks in complex and high-risk products, such as VC and PE firms, investment analysts, and company directors.

    Structural Regulation

    US Bill Targets Private Securities Offerings by Chinese Firms

    By Nick Morgan | 14/03/2022

    Private US securities offerings by China-based companies could become subject to the same scrutiny as publicly traded securities, says Nick Morgan.

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