Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.

    Enforcement

    China: New Rules for Insurers Target Related Party Transactions

    By Darien Choong | 06/06/2022

    The CBIRC has also named 43 more shareholders of banks and insurers who it says have violated regulations.

    AML / KYC

    Former CSRC Official Sentenced to Death With Reprieve

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    A former CSRC official and Communist Party city chief was found to have taken $41mn in bribes between 2004 and 2020.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea FSS Probes Use of Crypto by Payment Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2022

    Regulators also plan to launch a ‘Digital Assets Committee’ this month to bring additional safeguards and regulatory structure to Korea’s crypto industry.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CFTC Files Suit Against Winklevoss-founded Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The CFTC says Gemini misled the regulator about whether it could prevent manipulation in the prices used as a benchmark for a bitcoin futures contract.

    AML / KYC

    US to Seek New UN Sanctions if DPRK Tests Nuclear Weapon

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The US tried to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea last week but the resolution was vetoed by China and Russia.

    ESG / Sustainability

    DWS CEO Quits Over Greenwashing Accusations

    By ESG Investor | 02/06/2022

    Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ex-OpenSea Employee Charged for Insider Trading in NFTs

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The former product manager traded on confidential information about which NFTs were going to be featured by OpenSea’s website.

    AML / KYC

    More Chinese Firms Fall Under India Probe for ‘Irregularities’

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The MCA says it has received information that indicates potential violations including fraud by Chinese companies operating in India.

    Enforcement

    AFCA to Start Using New Funding Model from 1 July

    By Editors | 01/06/2022

    The new user-pay model will reward good performance and early resolution while apportioning fees fairly based on the actual use of AFCA’s services.

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