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    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Taxation Rules for Crypto to be Ready Soon

    By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022

    A 15% capital gains tax will be applied to investors as well as operators of crypto mining facilities, but not crypto exchanges.

    Structural Regulation

    CFIUS Deems New Zealand Eligible as Excepted Foreign State

    By Editors | 12/01/2022

    Foreign investors from excepted foreign states are exempt from mandatory filings and national security reviews of real estate transactions and non-controlling investments.

    Structural Regulation

    TSE Publishes Market Segment Selections by Listed Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2022

    To prepare for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reorganisation in April, listed companies had to select their new market segments.

    Liquidity Risk

    Thai SEC Approves AMC Guidelines on Liquidity Management Tools

    By Editors | 10/01/2022

    The guidelines were issued by the AIMC to align industry practices on the use of liquidity risk management tools by fund managers.

    Cryptocurrency

    Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022

    Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans

    By Editors | 09/01/2022

    The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.

    Trading & Investment

    Thai SEC Allows Mutual Funds to Use Three-tiered Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2022

    Three-tiered investment will increase flexibility for asset management companies and enable them to manage their asset allocation more efficiently, the SEC said.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Five Chinese Officials, China Reciprocates

    By Editors | 04/01/2022

    Five already-sanctioned Chinese officials were named in the US State Department’s latest Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report submitted to Congress.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippine DOJ Signs MoU with BAP on Cybercrime Prevention

    By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022

    The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Sri Lanka Takes Step Forward on CCP Establishment

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 03/01/2022

    A newly-formed committee will identify the CCP’s operating model and propose the necessary procedures for its establishment, including procurement.

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