United States

    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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