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AML / KYC
Thailand to Grant SEC More Power to Tackle Market Abuse
By Editors | 31/03/2025
The SEC will be able to conduct its own investigations, directly file charges in court, and block major business transactions if it detects financial irregularities.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Relaxes Rules to Allow Tokenisation of Carbon Credits
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025
Digital asset businesses can provide services for carbon credits, RECs, and carbon allowances in a “ready-to-use digital token format”
Fintech / Regtech
Navigating the Regulation of Generative AI in Financial Services
By Mary Leung | 27/03/2025
Mary Leung discusses how AI is being regulated in the financial services industry and the approaches different jurisdictions are pursuing.
Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Adds Over 50 Chinese Firms to Entity List
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025
This is to prevent “foreign adversaries” from using US tech and goods for high-performance computing, hypersonic and ballistic missiles, military aircraft training, and UAVs.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.
Enforcement
Malaysia to Tighten Semiconductor Regulations Amid US Pressure
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
The US has asked Malaysia to monitor every shipment containing Nvidia chips and ensure they are not diverted to China in violation of export controls.
Market Infrastructure
Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting
By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2025
Only entities formed under the law of a foreign country and that have registered to do business in the US will have to report their BOI to FinCEN.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Exempts Fund Managers from Digital Asset Licence
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/03/2025
The new rules aim to integrate traditional financial institutions into the digital asset investment ecosystem.
Sanctions
OFAC Removes Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash from Sanctions List
By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2025
The decision follows a court decision that Tornado Cash’s smart contracts do not qualify as ‘property’ under the IEEPA.
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