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Trading & Investment
Russian Exchange Starts Offering Trading in 12 Hong Kong Stocks
By Editors | 21/06/2022
HKEX is not involved in the initiative. The move is part of the Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange’s global issuer programme.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Crypto Firms Required to Comply with Travel Rule by Sep 2023
By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2022
The UK scrapped a proposal to require both fiat currency and cryptoasset transfers to be considered when calculating the de minimis threshold, which has been set at EUR 1,000.
Market Abuse
BIS Bulletin Raises Concerns Over Front-running by Crypto Miners
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Crypto miners can choose which transactions they add to ledgers and in which order, allowing them to front-run markets.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CBIRC Warns of Online Fraudsters Impersonating Regulators
By Editors | 19/06/2022
This is the fourth fraud risk warning issued by the CBIRC this year. Consumers are asked to remain vigilant and report fraud attempts.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency
By Editors | 19/06/2022
FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.
Market Abuse
US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia SC Charges Former Investment Banker for Deception
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The former Hong Leong investment banker deceived four investors into investing in investment schemes that in reality did not exist, the SC said.
Anti-Money Laundering
EBA Finalises Guidance for AML/CFT Compliance Officers
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The guidelines comprehensively address, for the first time at the EU level, the whole AML/CFT governance set-up at financial institutions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia: Allianz, AWP Plead Guilty for Making False Statements
By Editors | 19/06/2022
Charges were filed against Allianz Australia Insurance and AWP Australia in February last year.
Market Abuse
Australian Court Fines Money Transfer Firm for Exchange Rate Fixing
By Editors | 18/06/2022
Four individuals were also sentenced to jail on criminal cartel charges, but they were released on good behaviour bonds.
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