United States

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Consults on Rules for VC, PE Tax Exemptions

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    VC and PE firms can obtain tax exemptions for investments in certain target industries until 2032.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Files Suit Against Crypto Entities Over ICO Sale

    By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2022

    Blockchain firm Dragonchain raised about $16.5mn without registering its token sales as securities offerings.

    AML / KYC

    US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.

    Enforcement

    Wirecard-related Charges Filed in Singapore, Philippines

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    The charges in Singapore are for criminal breach of trust and money laundering. A bank official in the Philippines was indicted.

    AML / KYC

    SEC Charges 18 for Manipulation Using Hacked Trading Accounts

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    The hackers broke into at least 31 US retail brokerage accounts to buy stock to drive up prices and exit their positions at artificially high prices.

    BSP Drafts New Rules on Financial Services Dispute Resolution

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    Complainants can elect for mediation or adjudication only if the complaint cannot be resolved by the FI itself or the BSP’s Consumer Assistance Mechanism.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC Tightens Requirements on DNFBPs

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    Updated AML/CFT guidelines require DNFBPs to submit proof that their proprietors, partners, directors and principal officers have attended an AML seminar.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Fed Issues New Guidance to Banks Engaging in Crypto Activity

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2022

    Banks seeking to engage in crypto-asset-related activities are directed to first notify their lead supervisory point of contact at the Federal Reserve.

    AML / KYC

    Moscow Reopens Bond Market to ‘Friendly’ Nations

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2022

    Investors from “unfriendly” countries remain subject to capital controls banning them from selling or collecting payments on Russian securities.

    Market Infrastructure

    CFTC Removes Clearing Requirement for LIBOR Swaps

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    Mandatory clearing requirements will instead apply to interest rate swaps referencing SARON, TONA, €STR, SOFR and SORA.

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