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Cryptocurrency
The Philippines to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation This Year
By Garima Chitkara | 01/02/2018
New rules, expected by year end, aimed at investor protection as Philippines investigates unlicensed ICO issuers.
Anti-Money Laundering
Interpol to Increase Measures on Cryptocurrencies AML, CTF Risk
By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2018
Global police organisation says to increase information sharing, review AML/CTF rules pertaining to digital currencies, take action against cryptocurrency ‘tumblers’.
Anti-Money Laundering
S. Korea Probes Illegal Forex Transactions Using Cryptocurrency
By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2018
Korea Customs Service alleges KRW637.5 bn of foreign exchange crimes, including the use of cryptocurrency to conduct forex transactions, foreign remittances, illegal smuggling.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea Pursues Global Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2018
Ministry of Strategy and Finance officials have been sent to Japan to discuss oversight and taxation issues, with plans to also visit US, UK, German authorities.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
China Punishes 12 Banks for Illegal Bills Trading Scandal, Fraud
By Editors | 31/01/2018
CBRC investigation revealed RMB 7.9 billion in illegal bank bills trading; life-time ban for Postal Savings Bank branch head.
Market Abuse
CBA Becomes 7th Bank Involved in BBSW Manipulation Allegations
By Samuel Riding | 31/01/2018
Securities regulator says bank was involved in unconscionable conduct in dealing with the benchmark rate during 2012.
Market Abuse
HSBC, Australian Trader Involved in Spate of US ‘Spoofing’ Cases
By Samuel Riding | 31/01/2018
HSBC’s US securities operations agree to pay $1.8bn after CFTC allegations it was involved in ‘numerous acts of spoofing’.
DeFi & Web3
Decentralised Crypto Exchanges Could Render Regulatory Efforts Meaningless
By Bradley Maclean | 29/01/2018
Global regulators and institutions need to work together to develop globally harmonised standards, rather than the onerous regulatory frameworks proposed […]
Supervision & Enforcement
China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules Despite Decline in 2017
By Editors | 29/01/2018
Temporary rules require more detailed filings on investment plans; enforcement to focus on deals worth $300mn or more or to sensitive countries, regions and industries.
Market Abuse
China Regulator Sees Spike in Market Manipulation
By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2018
CSRC representative says recent days have seen ‘unusual trading’ in some market segments and individual stocks.
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