CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Reducing Settlement Cycles – An Asia Pacific Perspective

    By Philippe Dirckx | 09/12/2019

    Should the decision be taken to further reduce the settlement period, a number of challenges will have to be overcome, says Senfinasia founder Philippe Dirckx.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Unregistered SMSF Scheme Operators

    By Editors | 05/12/2019

    Investors were encouraged to roll superannuation monies into a self-managed super fund to invest – by way of a loan – in an unregistered scheme operated a former AMP adviser.

    AML / KYC

    OECD Hails Global Anti-Tax Evasion Efforts as ‘Unprecedented Success’

    By Editors | 02/12/2019

    Last year saw nearly 90 jurisdictions automatically exchange information on 47 million financial accounts, covering total assets of $4.9tn.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Establish Legal Basis for Cryptocurrency Investment

    By Editors | 27/11/2019

    A bill passed by the national policy committee will subject digital asset businesses to penalties for not meeting FATF standards in their oversight systems for preventing money laundering.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Consults on Regulatory Approach for Crypto Derivatives

    By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019

    The MAS has received indications of interest for bitcoin and ether derivatives, regulated under the SFA, to be made available to investors in Singapore.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC, SGX, Temasek Jointly Explore DLT for Singapore Bond Markets

    By Editors | 15/11/2019

    The trial will make use of tokenised securities and smart contracts over a permissioned ledger to streamline bond issuance and servicing workflows.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Regulation Asia held its second annual Awards ceremony on 13 November 2019 to recognise technology companies, legal and consulting firms, and exchanges that have helped shape the regulatory landscape in Asia Pacific over the past year.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards: Herbert Smith Freehills Wins Law Firm of the Year

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Herbert Smith Freehills has been awarded Law Firm of the Year in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.

    Press Release

    Swartz, Binnersley & Associates Recognised for Fintech Law

    By Editors | 14/11/2019

    Swartz, Binnersley & Associates has been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in the Fintech Law space.

    AML / KYC

    Australia Has an IFTI Problem

    By Eric Knight | 08/11/2019

    Australia’s approach to international payments needs to change, and reporting entities need to update their legacy systems for better reporting, say Eric Knight and Nick Armstrong.

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