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Kentucky Threatens To Divest From 11 Banks Over Environmental And Social Policies

Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball (R) notified 11 banks that their ESG policies had harmed the state’s economy.

Zenger · Jan 12, 2023

SEC probes embattled crypto exchange Zipmex

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether the embattled crypto exchange Zipmex, which is in the midst of being taken over by a Thailand-linked venture capital fund, breached local rules in its offer of certain digital-asset products.

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023

Kentucky threatens to divest from 11 banks over ESG policies

On January 2, Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball (R) issued a statement notifying 11 banks that their ESG policies amounted to energy boycotts that harmed the state’s economy according to definitions passed into law last spring. The statement says the banks have 90 days to stop what Kentucky argues are…

Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2023

Year of tighter regulations

Throughout 2022 digital asset businesses were under scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), imposing several new regulations to mirror the international market, with the objective of improving investor protection.

Bangkok Post · Dec 29, 2022

SEC issues warning for Zipmex deals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors to carefully review individual agreements proposed by crypto exchange Zipmex before deciding to make a deal with the company.

Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022

Republicans map out their agenda on ESG and antitrust

The Republican Party’s majority in the House of Representatives will take office in January, and some members and committees have already started laying out their ESG agendas for the new Congress. Among those are members of the Judiciary Committee, who have indicated that they would like to understand better how…

Ballotpedia · Dec 20, 2022

THG chief case referred to Amlo

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has referred the case of Dr Boon Vanasin, former chairman of SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), to the Anti-Money Laundering Office for further investigation.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022

SEC urged to rejig rules after MORE scandal

The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) and its members have proposed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adjust the regulations regarding stock manipulation in the aftermath of the More Return Plc (MORE) scandal.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

SEC Chair says the 'runway is getting shorter' for crypto companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission chair said “the runway is getting shorter” for crypto companies.

Fortune · Dec 7, 2022

Thai firms lauded for governance efforts

Thai listed companies are making great strides in corporate governance amid the rising trend of sustainable business, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 2022