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    Trading & Investment

    SEC Thailand Targets 2021 Launch for New SME Board

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 16/09/2021

    Only investors with experience and knowledge of investment products and a high level of assets can invest in primary and secondary markets for SMEs.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    DTCC to Launch DLT-Based Settlement Platform in Q1 2022

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    Project Ion will create an alternative clearance and settlement option for US equity markets that leverages distributed ledger technology.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    PCAOB Fines KPMG Australia Over Training-related Misconduct

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    Cheating in online training tests was found to be widespread within the audit practice. KPMG Australia sanctioned 1,131 individuals.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand, Singapore to Introduce Depository Receipt Linkage

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021

    Through the new linkage, Singapore and Thailand listed companies will be able to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Committee Endorses Stricter Enforcement of SPAC Rules

    By Editors | 13/09/2021

    The investor advisory committee recommended increased enforcement of existing disclosure rules for SPACs, including in relation to the sponsor’s role.

    Operational Risk

    Exchanges Can Help Minimise Broker-Dealer Operational Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2021

    A paper by Citadel Securities, NYSE, Nasdaq, MIAX, MEMX, and BOX says exchanges can provide an additional layer of protection on top of broker-dealers’ own risk controls.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Eases Red Taps for Foreign Issuers Seeking IPO

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/09/2021

    The change will reduce the burden of raising funds for foreign companies and help boost the competitiveness of Thai capital markets, the SEC said.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Philippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions

    By Editors | 12/09/2021

    The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand to Revoke Huobi Digital Asset Exchange Licence

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/09/2021

    Huobi was not able to fix deficiencies in its systems within various timelines stipulated by the SEC.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Global Regulators Heighten Scrutiny Over ESG Mislabelling – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021

    Increased scrutiny from US, EU and UK regulators have forced asset managers to review current practices for classifying funds as ESG-focused.

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