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AML / KYC
1MDB: Malaysia Seeks Extradition of Ex-Goldman Banker
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025
Malaysia has formally requested the US to extradite Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to US charges linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Refinery, Port Operators Over Iran Oil Shipments
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025
New sanctions have been imposed on a Chinese refinery and three port operators, along with several companies, vessels, and captains.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC to Ramp Up Efforts to Open Up Market Access
By Editors | 09/05/2025
The CSRC also plans to simplify the approval and account-opening process for qualified foreign institutional investors, among other efforts
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025
The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai Mutual Funds to Gain Greater Flexibility to Invest in Foreign Funds
By Editors | 07/05/2025
The SEC is proposing to allow Thai mutual funds to invest in alternative CIS structures such as commodity-based trusts
Securities / Derivatives
US Lawmakers Call on SEC to Delist 25 Chinese Companies
By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2025
The lawmakers claim 25 Chinese companies listed in the US are ultimately harnessed by China for “nefarious state purposes” and should be delisted.
Enforcement
US Settles Credit Suisse Tax Evasion Probe Involving Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025
From 2014 to 2023, Credit Suisse’s Singapore branch held over USD 2 billion in undeclared accounts for US taxpayers.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Myanmar’s KNA and its Leader Over Cyber Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025
The sanctions were imposed for the harm KNA and its leaders caused to US citizens through cyber scam operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Redefines Private Funds as Institutional Investors
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025
Private funds are recognised as institutional investors without a requirement to “look through” to the qualifications of the underlying investors.
ESG / Sustainability
Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025
The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.
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