The Power of Shareholder Proposals A look at what shareholder proposals are and the power they can have on a company. Kiplinger · Jun 5, 2023
US government legal firm Casepoint investigating data breach ALPHV apparently managed to steal terabytes of sensitive data, including some belonging to the US government. TechRadar · Jun 2, 2023
SEC strips Asia Wealth of securities business licence The Finance Ministry has revoked a securities business licence of Asia Wealth Securities (AWS), as proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misuse of client funds without permission. Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023
Trump Media files $3.78bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post over Truth Social reporting Trump’s latest defamation lawsuit comes after his investment in struggling Truth Social platform saw his net wealth fall by $700m in the past year The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
SET slaps warning on Stark shares The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to assign the "C" (caution) sign to shares of Stark Corporation today after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered the company to clarify its financial data within seven days. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023
Regulator sets out rules for ICO portals The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued regulations governing digital token offering service providers (ICO portals), prohibiting them from acting as an ICO portal for digital token issuers that have conflicts of interest. Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023
Bally’s proposes selling casino stake to some city residents The company said it is discussing terms of the offer, intended to help it meet requirements for ownership by racial minorities, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023
TCRB eyes stock exchange listing in 2023 Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) has submitted filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand by the end of this year. Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023
SEC prepares digital bond offerings valued at B6.7bn The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first lot of digital bond offerings worth 6.7 billion baht. Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023
Lawmakers call on SEC to asses Shein supply chain before IPO A group of lawmakers are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to stop an initial public offering by the fast fashion retailer Shein until it verifies it does not user forced labor from China's predominantly Muslim Uyghur population The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
SEC board authorised to name acting secretary-general The board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is permitted to name an acting secretary-general if the current government fails to endorse an SEC chief by the end of the month, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023
Zipmex seeks to discuss fines with SEC Zipmex, the embattled cryptocurrency exchange, has arranged to discuss fines of nearly 11 million baht imposed on the company and its chief executive by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying talks with potential new investors are ongoing. Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023
Standards come to the fore The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is aiming to create internationally consistent standards for Islamic mutual funds in order to increase options for investors and expand the Muslim investor base. Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2023
House committee chair blasts SEC’s Gensler on defining Ether: ‘You won’t answer my question, and you’re the head of that agency’ The chair of the House Financial Services Committee and the chair of the SEC still do not agree on Ether—or how that lack of agreement affects markets. Fortune · Apr 18, 2023
Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023 Chiang Mai people sue PM for failing to tackle smog About 1,700 people in Chiang Mai on Monday brought a lawsuit in the Administrative Court against the prime minister and two state agencies for failing to tackle the annual dense smog over the region, which they say is shortening their lives by about five years.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Ramstad: Bright Health is on the verge of becoming one of Minnesota's biggest business failures The Securities and Exchange Commission 22 years ago changed the expression of stock prices from fractions to decimals that go out to hundredths of a cent.
Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2023 SEC mulls lifting ICO retail limit The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to lift the retail investment limit of 300,000 baht for initial coin offerings (ICOs) to stimulate investments in digital tokens, according to the regulator.
Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023 Regulator orders Zipmex to clarify deal payments The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday ordered cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex to clarify news that emerged on Friday regarding its Singapore parent not receiving the latest payment under its buyout agreement with venture capital firm V Ventures Technologies.
Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023 Tanachira poised to submit IPO filing Tanachira Retail Corporation, the importer and distributor of lifestyle fashion brands including Harnn, Marimekko and Pandora, is scheduled to submit its filing for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission next month.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 22, 2023 Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Lil Yachty and other celebs charged for boosting crypto In the latest of what’s become a years-long trend, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday announced charges against a host of celebrities for boosting crypto assets without properly disclosing that they were paid for their endorsements.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023 Justice Dept, SEC probing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched investigations into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press
Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023 B4.5bn in assets impounded in MORE fraud The Civil Court on Thursday ordered the temporary seizure of 4.47 billion baht worth of assets linked to parties accused of manipulating the share price of More Return Plc (MORE).
France 24 · Feb 15, 2023 US moves to tighten regulations on crypto sector The United States is taking a step towards protecting cryptocurrency investors, as the Securities and Exchange Commission moves towards new regulations. Tim Byun, Global Government Relations Officer at OKX, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the potential implications for the industry, and how the collapse of FTX affected public perception of…
Ballotpedia · Feb 14, 2023 A look ahead at ESG in 2023 Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023 E-licensing service kicks off The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorised the first e-licence application made via its Biz Portal platform that allows securities businesses to file a request for an operating licence online, the regulator said in a statement on Wednesday.