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Cryptocurrency
Japan Set to Relax Rules for Crypto Token Listings – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022
Crypto tokens will reportedly be able to list within 30 days. Currently, the screening process for a new listing takes around six months to a year.
KYC & CDD
NZ FMA Issues Formal Warning to InvestNow Over AML Failures
By Editors | 22/10/2022
InvestNow had deficiencies in its processes for verifying customer identities and conducting CDD, EDD and SoW/SoF checks.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions, Files Criminal Charges Against Russians
By Editors | 21/10/2022
The sanctions target a procurement network supplying technology to Russia. The indictment explains that crypto was used to facilitate the payments.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Proposes to Raise Caps Imposed on E-Wallets
By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2022
Besides raising the caps, MAS also proposes to introduce an exemption to allow for ‘white labelling’ of e-wallet accounts.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
German Prosecutors Raid Deutsche Offices for “Cum-Ex” Probe
By Editors | 21/10/2022
The Cum-Ex scandal dates back more than a decade. Deutsche Bank is said to be fully cooperating with inspections at its Frankfurt offices.
Cryptocurrency
Bangladesh Banks Ordered to Stamp Out Crypto Activity
By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2022
Bangladesh Bank has ordered FIs to enhance their monitoring and report transactions suspected to be linked to crypto assets.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
INTERPOL Launches First Global Police Metaverse
By Editors | 20/10/2022
INTERPOL Metaverse users can interact with other officers and take training courses. A new expert group will work to secure the metaverse from crime.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.
Resolution & Recovery
Vietnam’s Largest Private Bank Placed Under External Management
By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2022
Four state-owned banks have been asked to help manage Saigon Commercial Bank after it experienced a bank run.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia’s Scam Response Centre Publishes Guidance
By Editors | 20/10/2022
The National Scam Response Centre’s establishment was announced in Malaysia’s 2023 Budget earlier this month.
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