Financial Crime

    Anti-Money Laundering

    DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Investment Scams On the Rise in Australia: ACCC

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    Australia has seen a sharp increase in investment scams this year. Text messages have become the most common scam contact mode.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022

    The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    GCFFC Forms New Technology Experts Working Group

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The working group will identify areas of the fighting financial crime ecosystem that would benefit most from available technology upgrades.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China: New Rules for Insurers Target Related Party Transactions

    By Darien Choong | 06/06/2022

    The CBIRC has also named 43 more shareholders of banks and insurers who it says have violated regulations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    EU Proposes to Make AML Compliance a Licence Condition

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    EBA, EIOPA and ESMA propose that AML/CTF compliance be a specific requirement for firms, including crypto firms, to obtain and maintain their licences.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Former CSRC Official Sentenced to Death With Reprieve

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    A former CSRC official and Communist Party city chief was found to have taken $41mn in bribes between 2004 and 2020.

    Stablecoins

    Japan Approves Law Clarifying Legal Status of Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022

    Under the revision bill, only licensed banks, trust companies, and registered money transfer agents will be able to issue stablecoins.

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