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Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Another Former CSRC Official Under Corruption Probe
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The probe is linked to another investigation involving an official who worked for the CSRC department that oversaw listings on the ChiNext board.
DeFi & Web3
Regulating the Metaverse: A “Metacode” of Conduct
By Kanv Pandit | 14/06/2022
Kanv Pandit highlights the need for a ‘metacode of conduct’ to protect metaverse users from loss and fraud until regulation catches up.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Lawmakers Call for Stronger Anti Fraud Rules
By Editors | 14/06/2022
One lawmaker said the rules should be changed to make banks bear some responsibility for protecting customers from fraud while using their services.
Trading & Investment
Contracts for Difference: Playing with Fire
By Emma Parry | 13/06/2022
Increased regulatory scrutiny of CFDs highlights the need for a renewed focus on financial literacy and investor education, says Emma Parry.
Structural Regulation
UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation
By Editors | 13/06/2022
UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Police Arrest CEO of Discovery Asset Management
By Editors | 13/06/2022
CEO Jang Ha-won faces charges of fraud and violation of the Capitals Market Act for selling funds which caused $194mn in losses to investors.
Market Abuse
Singapore Court Jails Listed Company CFO for Insider Trading
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The former CFO of Broadway Industrial Group communicated information to two friends about the sale of two of the company’s businesses 2016.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Police Probe Possible Embezzlement at Terraform Labs
By Editors | 13/06/2022
Crypto exchanges are also being asked to draft guidelines on the listing and delisting of digital tokens, so as to protect investors from another Terra-like collapse.
Market Abuse
SFC Proposes SFO Revisions to Improve Enforcement Tools
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2022
The amendments relate to SFO provisions on remedial orders, insider dealing, and advertising of investment products.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Ministry Seeks Powers to Confiscate Crypto Assets
By Editors | 12/06/2022
Japan’s organised crime law currently only allows seizures of real property, movable assets and monetary claims, but not crypto assets.
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