Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking China SOE Performance

12/07/2024

Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said ETF listing marks a new milestone for Hong Kong’s market.

AML / KYC

UK FCA to Introduce Criminal Checks in Authorisation Process

12/07/2024

Controllers and beneficial owners of FIs would be subject to criminal background checks when they apply for authorisation or registration.

Enforcement

HK AFRC: Claims Against PwC Not Supported by Evidence

11/07/2024

The AFRC said the evidence it gathered does not support three whistleblower allegations made in April against PwC.

Sanctions

US: Two Men Plead Guilty to Russia Export Control Violations

11/07/2024

The two men shipped US-manufactured dual-use electronics to Turkey, Hong Kong, India, China, and UAE before they were rerouted to Russia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Futu Securities Granted Approval to Offer Crypto in Hong Kong

11/07/2024

A licence upgrade allows Futu Securities to provide virtual asset dealing services to retail and professional investors in Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea from Crypto Exec for AML Failures

11/07/2024

Paxful co-founder Artur Schaback pleaded guilty for willfully failing to establish, develop, implement, and maintain an effective AML programme.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Probing MUFG Employee for Insider Trading

10/07/2024

The employee is suspected of divulging nonpublic information to a family member who profited from trading based on the information.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Seeks to Add Protection Clauses to Corporate Bonds

10/07/2024

JSDA will reportedly encourage the use of change of control clauses and reporting covenants in corporate bonds with lower ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Reporting Requirements for Private Funds

10/07/2024

The rules clarify the obligations of private fund managers to disclose information to investors and regulators when major risks are discovered.