International

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea Issues Arrest Warrants for Terra Founder, Five Others

By Editors | 14/09/2022

Prosecutors say Terra coins were investment securities under Korea’s capital markets law. Do Kwon is alleged to have committed fraud.

Tokenisation

Asset Tokenisation Increasingly Relevant in ‘Crypto Winter’ – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

A new report from BCG and ADDX projects a 50-fold increase in tokenised assets by 2030, bringing the market’s value to over $16 trillion.

PEPs & Sanctions

UN Official Calls for Removal of All Iran Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

Alena Douhan calls on the US and its allies to lift all sanctions and other restrictions against Iran, and invites the UN to propose mechanisms of compensation, remedy and redress.

Reporting & Disclosures

“No Consensus” on ESG Reporting Standards at Exchanges

By ESG Investor | 14/09/2022

The WFE said exchanges report increased demand from investors for ESG disclosures, but limited progress in providing common guidance on reporting standards.

Capital Adequacy

GHOS Reaffirms Expectations on Full Basel III Implementation

By Editors | 13/09/2022

BCBS oversight body reaffirmed its expectations on Basel III and discussed BCBS work underway on climate and crypto risks.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF, INTERPOL to Ramp Up Global Asset Recovery Efforts

By Editors | 13/09/2022

The FATF and INTERPOL will work to improve international efforts to freeze, seize and confiscate criminal assets including by enhancing cooperation frameworks and available tools.

Trading & Investment

Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 13/09/2022

The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

Cryptocurrency

CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

By Editors | 12/09/2022

The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.