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Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2022 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 23/11/2022
Regulation Asia held its fifth annual Awards ceremony on 22 November 2022. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.
Enforcement
US Court Sentences Theranos Founder Elizabeth Homes to Jail
By Editors | 21/11/2022
A California court sentenced Elizabeth Holmes to 11 years and three months in prison. She will also be required to pay restitution to investors.
AML / KYC
Western Allies Sanction Iran Over Protest Handling, Drone Sales
By Editors | 18/11/2022
The EU, UK, US and Canada imposed sanctions over the use of use of force against peaceful protestors and the sale of drones to Russia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX’s “Complete Failure” of Corporate Controls, Worse Than Enron
By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2022
Restructuring specialist John J Ray says FTX’s failure is the worst he has ever seen, citing control failures and the “complete absence” of trustworthy financial information.
AML / KYC
USCC Calls for Formation of China Sanctions Planning Committee
By Editors | 17/11/2022
Congressional advisory body USCC says a new committee should be formed to develop options to respond to possible hostile action by China against Taiwan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NYIC, US Banks Launch PoC to Test Digital Money Platform
By Editors | 17/11/2022
Participants include BNY Mellon, Citi, HSBC, Mastercard, PNC Bank, TD Bank, Truist, US Bank, Wells Fargo, SETL, Digital Asset, AWS, SWIFT, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Deloitte.
Market Infrastructure
IBA Confirms Plans for Cessation of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate
By Editors | 17/11/2022
Publication of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate “runs” for all tenors will cease immediately after the rates are published on 30 June 2023.
Market Infrastructure
PCAOB Had “Good Access” During Hong Kong Audit Inspection – Report
By Editors | 16/11/2022
The PCAOB reportedly gained all the information it requested during its inspection, but a decision has not yet been made regarding its dispute with Chinese regulators.
ESG / Sustainability
EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks
By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022
The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.
AML / KYC
New US Sanctions Target Network Procuring Tech for Russia
By Editors | 15/11/2022
OFAC sanctions target microelectronics supply network. European Commission issues new FAQs. Canada targets 23 Russian individuals.
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