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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CFTC Revokes Registrations of Allianz Global Investors
22/03/2023
The CFTC’s order was issued to “protect the derivatives markets and market participants” after three portfolio managers made fraudulent representations to investors for several years.
Resolution & Recovery
FDIC Running Two Separate Auctions for SVB Assets This Week
22/03/2023
SVB and its private bank may be sold separately. First Citizens BancShares, Apollo Global Management, and a group of VC firms are considering bids.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Looking to Set Up in Hong Kong: Christopher Hui
22/03/2023
Between October and February, 80 virtual asset-related companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Korean Prosecutors Probe “Illegal” Crypto Token Listings
22/03/2023
A Bithumb executive, former Coinone employee, and other crypto exchanges are said to have illegally listed crypto tokens on their platforms.
Payments & Settlements
Migration to ISO 20022 Message Standard Commences
22/03/2023
This marks a significant milestone for the payments industry and the start of a coexistence period until November 2025, Swift said.
Payments & Settlements
EU Announces Smooth Launch of New T2 RTGS System
22/03/2023
The new T2 system comprises an RTGS system, a central liquidity management tool, and leverages the ISO 20022 message standard.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Cabinet to Expand FSC’s Remit to Crypto Sector
22/03/2023
The FSC will focus on the segregation of customer assets at crypto exchanges, the supervision of token listings, and customer protection.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Halts New Chinese Listings on SIX Swiss Exchange
21/03/2023
Chinese regulators are concerned that a substantial portion of GDRs are bought by domestic investors, who later exploit home market price differences.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Korea: Ex-Coinone Executive Arrested Over Crypto Listings
21/03/2023
The former executive allegedly almost $1.5mn from brokers to list a specific cryptocurrency on the Coinone trading platform.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Bulgaria Extradites Former OneCoin Exec to Face US Charges
21/03/2023
OneCoin’s former head of legal and compliance is alleged to have helped launder millions of dollars of illegal proceeds through shell companies and bank accounts.
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