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Structural Regulation
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Adult Children of Myanmar Military Leader
By Editors | 11/03/2021
The two adult children of the commander-in-chief of Myanmar’s military, Min Aung Hlaing, and six of their companies, have been designated by OFAC.
Operational Risk
US Fed Threatens Supervisory Action for Slow LIBOR Work
By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021
Guidance for examiners suggests supervisory actions for firms that are not ready to stop issuing LIBOR-based contracts by end-December.
Trading & Investment
LIBOR Transition: Derivatives Market Has Clarity: ISDA
By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021
The FCA’s recent announcement has provided clarity on the future of all LIBOR settings. But, derivatives market participants still have work to do.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar Banks Fail to Resume Operations Despite CBM Order
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021
The banking sector is not fully operational due to staff shortages as employees take part in nationwide protests against the military government.
PEPs & Sanctions
China to Bolster Legal Defences Against Foreign Sanctions
By Editors | 09/03/2021
China plans to accelerate legislation designed to guard against foreign sanctions, interference and long-arm jurisdiction, a top lawmaker has said.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BSP Advocates Passage of New Consumer Protection Law
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/03/2021
The proposed law will allow financial regulators to issue consumer protection rules, conduct market surveillance and examination, and adjudicate complaints.
Reporting & Disclosures
US SEC Forms Task Force to Pursue ESG-related Misconduct
By Editors | 08/03/2021
The task force’s initial focus will be to identify material gaps or misstatements in issuers’ disclosure of climate risks under existing rules.
Market Abuse
John McAfee Indicted for Crypto-related Fraud, Money Laundering
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2021
McAfee and his associate allegedly used their large Twitter following to promote altcoins and ICOs to investors through a so-called pump-and-dump scheme.
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