United States

    Enforcement

    US Fed Threatens Supervisory Action for Slow LIBOR Work

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021

    Guidance for examiners suggests supervisory actions for firms that are not ready to stop issuing LIBOR-based contracts by end-December.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Transition: Derivatives Market Has Clarity: ISDA

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021

    The FCA’s recent announcement has provided clarity on the future of all LIBOR settings. But, derivatives market participants still have work to do.

    Sanctions

    Myanmar Banks Fail to Resume Operations Despite CBM Order

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021

    The banking sector is not fully operational due to staff shortages as employees take part in nationwide protests against the military government.

    AML / KYC

    China to Bolster Legal Defences Against Foreign Sanctions

    By Editors | 09/03/2021

    China plans to accelerate legislation designed to guard against foreign sanctions, interference and long-arm jurisdiction, a top lawmaker has said.

    BSP Advocates Passage of New Consumer Protection Law

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/03/2021

    The proposed law will allow financial regulators to issue consumer protection rules, conduct market surveillance and examination, and adjudicate complaints.

    Enforcement

    US SEC Forms Task Force to Pursue ESG-related Misconduct

    By Editors | 08/03/2021

    The task force’s initial focus will be to identify material gaps or misstatements in issuers’ disclosure of climate risks under existing rules.

    AML / KYC

    John McAfee Indicted for Crypto-related Fraud, Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2021

    McAfee and his associate allegedly used their large Twitter following to promote altcoins and ICOs to investors through a so-called pump-and-dump scheme.

    Enforcement

    Ripple, Top Execs File Responses to SEC Complaint

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2021

    At meetings with crypto trading platforms as recently as 2019, SEC staff did not indicate it may have considered XRP a security, Ripple says.

    AML / KYC

    GFI Offers Recommendations on Advancing FinCEN Reforms

    By Editors | 06/03/2021

    Global Financial Integrity says money laundered from tax evasion and illicit funds entering the US financial system from overseas are estimated at $1tr.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China, US to Co-Chair G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group

    By Editors | 02/03/2021

    The Sustainable Finance Study Group is being re-established after a two-year suspension, with the PBOC and the US Treasury as its co-chairs.

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