United States

    Capital / Liquidity

    SEC Thailand Proposes Measures to Protect Funds from Panic Selling

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    The SEC is considering imposing conditions for investors seeking to redeem mutual fund units, among other measures to enhance liquidity management at funds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CFTC Establishes New Dedicated Unit for Climate Risk

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Other US financial regulators including the SEC, Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have also recently raised climate risk and a key focus.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Warns Against THB-Denominated Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2021

    A stablecoin denominated in Thai baht has been developed overseas. Any activity involving the stablecoin is deemed illegal.

    Market Infrastructure

    Refinitiv to Publish Spread Adjusted SOFR for Cash Products

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Following an RFP process initiated in September, the ARRC has selected Refinitiv to publish spread-adjusted fallback rates for use in cash product contracts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEC Thailand Introduces New Securities Licence Types

    By Editors | 17/03/2021

    The two new licences are for firms that serve as intermediaries only for equity instruments, and for firms managing private funds.

    AML / KYC

    UPDATED – US Federal Judge Lifts Investment Ban Against Xiaomi

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

    The judge said there was no evidence of Xiaomi sharing information with the Chinese government, and that the ban deprived the company of its right to due process.

    Big Picture

    DTCC Proposes Plan to Harmonise Global Trade Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

    DTCC proposes plan to eliminate cross-jurisdictional differences in trade reporting standards to boost transparency and the monitoring of systemic risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Mulls Tighter Listing Rules for STAR Market Stocks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/03/2021

    The revised rules are expected to emphasise the technology credentials and financial health of companies seeking a listing on the STAR Market.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand to Launch Standard Form for Capital Market Access

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    From 1 July, all intermediaries will use a standard form for account opening, providing investors easier access to stocks, debt instruments, mutual funds and derivatives.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC Launches New Online Payments System

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    The ‘SEC Payment Portal’ allows for the payment of registration fees, penalties and other fees using  other cashless payment options.

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