United States

Fintech / Regtech

SIFMA Urges SEC Not to Adopt Proposed Rules for Predictive Data Analytics

By Mark Johnston | 11/10/2023

SIFMA said the proposed rules would impose unreasonable and unworkable requirements on brokers and advisors and limit their ability to use technology.

AML / KYC

US SEC Adopts Shorter Deadlines for Reporting Beneficial Ownership

By Editors | 10/10/2023

Investors will be required to report in five days rather than ten days if they beneficially own more than 5 percent of a stock.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Target Drug Trafficking, Crypto Abuse – Chainalysis

By Jill Wong | 10/10/2023

OFAC sanctions against several Chinese entities are an important step in preventing crypto abuse by criminal syndicates, Chainalysis says.

Enforcement

Korean Investors Warned About Illegal Overseas Trading

By Editors | 09/10/2023

The FSC and FSS say there has been a recent increase in the number of foreign investigations involving Korean investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Don’t Delay the Inevitable: T+1 Settlement is Imminent

By Val Wotton | 09/10/2023

DTCC’s Val Wotton discusses what the US move to a shorter settlement cycle means for Asia and beyond.

Enforcement

US Court Orders Return of Ex-Goldman Banker Roger Ng to Malaysia

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2023

Roger Ng already has to serve ten years in a US prison, but he will first be transported back to Malaysia to face other 1MDB-related charges and help in the 1MDB probe.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Principles Aim to Make Net Zero “the Norm”

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Principles announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen put emphasis on Scope 3 reporting from financial institutions and measurable targets.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions China-based Network for Fentanyl Production, Trafficking

By Editors | 04/10/2023

The DOJ unsealed indictments charging Chinese companies and their employees for illicit drug production, distribution, and sales of precursor chemicals.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Consults on Revised Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

By Editors | 04/10/2023

Listed companies will be required to submit sustainability reports in two formats. Consultation is open until 16 October.