Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Regulator Issues Orders Against Crypto Firm CoinBest

15/06/2024

CoinBest’s IEO operations are suspended and the company is required to make improvements to its management, internal control and AML/CFT systems.

Trading & Investment

HK Investment Banks Call for Easing of Stock Buyback Rules

15/06/2024

Investment banks are reportedly asking HKEX to make it possible for issuers to use convertible bond proceeds for share buybacks, without EGM approval.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan FSA Considers Penalties for MUFG Entities

15/06/2024

Japan’s SESC has formally recommended penalties for three MUFG units for unauthorised sharing of client information.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan Considers Sanctions Against Chinese, Indian Firms

15/06/2024

Japan is considering imposing sanctions against entities in China, India, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia SC Issues Revised Guidelines on CFDs

14/06/2024

The latest amendments expand the underlying instruments for CFDs to include ETFs, REITs, and commodity derivatives.

Cryptocurrency

UPDATED – ASX to List First Bitcoin ETF, Joining Cboe Australia

14/06/2024

APAC CEO Arian Neiron said VanEck recognised bitcoin as an emerging asset class that “many advisers and investors want to access”.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions at G7 Summit

14/06/2024

The UK’s 50 targets include Moscow Exchange and five China-based entities. Canada’s sanctions target 11 individuals and 16 entities.

Liquidity Risk

Taiwan Central Bank Raises RRR to Cool Property Market

14/06/2024

The RRR increase came alongside a new round of real estate control measures which lowered the maximum LTV ratio for second homes in designated areas.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Crypto Industry Launches New “VASP Association”

14/06/2024

The VASP Association is charged with developing self-regulatory guidelines and best practices for the crypto industry.