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AML / KYC
US Federal Court Declares Crypto Subject to Sanctions Laws
By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2022
A newly unsealed federal court opinion supports the DOJ’s first criminal prosecution involving the use of crypto for sanctions evasion.
AML / KYC
Philippines Passes Law to Enhance Financial Consumer Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2022
The law grants regulators enhanced powers to address fraud and consumer complaints in a more timely manner.
AML / KYC
US Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022
Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.
AML / KYC
US Warns Foreign Banks Against Facilitating Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 18/05/2022
Foreign banks could fall under US sanctions if they provide material support to a person or entity sanctioned by the US.
Enforcement
Allianz to Pay $6bn to Settle Investor Fraud Cases
By Editors | 18/05/2022
Allianz Global Investors admitted that it violated the federal securities laws, and is disqualified from providing advisory services to US funds for ten years.
Securities / Derivatives
US Investment Banks Pause Work on New SPAC Deals
By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2022
New rules from the SEC have reportedly prompted Goldman, Bank of America and Citigroup to scale back their involvement in SPAC deals.
AML / KYC
US Treasury Outlines Plans to Combat Illicit Finance
By Editors | 17/05/2022
Treasury highlighted efforts to address illicit finance risks associated with shell companies, all-cash real estate purchases, and virtual assets.
Fintech / Regtech
TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022
The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC Thailand Proposes Stricter IT Security Rules for Capital Market
By Editors | 11/05/2022
The revised rules apply to securities and derivatives businesses, digital asset operators, clearinghouses, depositories, exchanges, digital token platforms, and crowdfunding platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022
ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.
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