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AML / KYC
US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud
By Editors | 10/05/2022
MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022
The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai Stock Exchange Publishes Sustainability Reporting Guide
By Editors | 10/05/2022
The guide contains ESG metrics for eight industry groups and should be used to inform listed company practices for disclosing sustainability-related information.
AML / KYC
US Considers Sanctions Against China’s Hikvision: Reports
By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2022
The possible inclusion of Hikvision on the SDN List would have far-reaching consequences because its equipment is used -in more than 180 countries.
Market Infrastructure
Mandatory Disclosure Needed to Address “Persistent” GHG Reporting Gap
By ESG Investor | 09/05/2022
FTSE Russell paper reveals wide variations across countries, sectors and company size for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixer, 49 More Wallet Addresses
By Editors | 09/05/2022
Crypto mixer Blender.io was used to process over $20.5mn of the crypto stolen from the Axie Infinity hack in March, OFAC said.
AML / KYC
US, UK Include Professional Services in New Russia Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2022
New OFAC designations; US and UK bans on Russian access to professional services; New trade restrictions, vessel designations
Market Infrastructure
US-China Talks on Audit Cooperation in ‘Late Stage’ – Reports
By Darien Choong | 08/05/2022
The talks are described as “late stage” due to concessions made by the CSRC. The SEC has added over 80 more companies to a list of Chinese firms that could be delisted in New York.
AML / KYC
US Court Orders BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30m in Fines
By Editors | 08/05/2022
The orders follow the CFTC’s $100mn settlement with five BitMEX entities last year over violations of US derivatives and AML regulations.
Market Infrastructure
Thai Regulators to Cooperate on Personal Data Protection
By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2022
Thailand’s banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.
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