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News on regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and technologies addressing practices like insider trading, market manipulation, and spoofing.
Market Abuse
CSRC Vows to Crack Down on Stock Market related Misconduct
By Mark Johnston | 11/06/2023
CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said the regulator will strengthen monitoring and supervision of equities trading, including in relation to new practices such as quantitative trading.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Seeks Emergency Freeze on Binance Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023
The emergency motion comes a day after the SEC charged Binance and its CEO for alleged securities law violations.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Charges Binance for “Elaborate Scheme” to Evade Law
By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2023
CEO Changpeng Zhao said the lawsuit was the latest example of “regulation by enforcement” and that the SEC seeks a “near eradication” of the crypto industry.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FCA Fines ED&F Man Capital Markets for Cum-Ex Trading Breaches
By Editors | 05/06/2023
The GBP 17.2 million fine is the largest imposed thus far in connection with the cum-ex tax fraud scheme.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Police Arrest Man for Illegal Short Selling, Fraud
By Editors | 04/06/2023
The man fabricated trading statements that falsely showed he held shares in four listed companies he short-sold, when in fact he did not, the SFC said.
Cryptocurrency
EU Officials Formally Sign MiCA Into Law
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023
The MiCA legislation was signed into law on Wednesday by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola and Swedish minister Peter Kullgren.
Market Abuse
Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case
By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023
In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.
Trading & Investment
South Korea Tightens Regulations on CFD Trading
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/05/2023
Until the new measures are implemented in the next three months, new CFD trading by individual investors will be restricted.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Passes Bill to Force Public Officials to Disclose Crypto Holdings
By Editors | 28/05/2023
Crypto holdings will be included under the private interests that members of the National Assembly need to report.
Market Abuse
Global Banks Under Probe for Breaking UK Competition Law
By Editors | 25/05/2023
The CMA “provisionally” found that five global banks broke competition law in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
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