United States

AML / KYC

US SEC Fines Crypto Firm Nexo for Unregistered Securities Offering

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2023

Nexo settled charges from US regulators for $45mn. The company was separately raided by Bulgarian authorities last week.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion

By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023

Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.

Enforcement

US DOJ Revises Enforcement Policy to Incentivise Cooperation

By Editors | 20/01/2023

Companies that voluntarily disclose suspected criminal activity or misconduct to federal prosecutors can receive up to a 75 percent reduction in penalties.

AML / KYC

Authorities Dismantle Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Bitzlato

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2023

Bitzlato facilitated $700mn in crypto transfers for Hydra users and received more than $15mn in ransomware proceeds.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Adds TAIFEX to List of Recognised Third Country CCPs

By Editors | 18/01/2023

The recognition allows European financial institutions to apply the minimum risk weight of 2 percent for exposures to TAIFEX derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Two Chinese Airlines to Voluntarily Delist from NYSE

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary delistings are a recognition that Chinese state firms will be unable to provide US regulators full access to their audit records as required.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BitConnect Victims Receive $17mn Restitution from Crypto Fraud

By Editors | 16/01/2023

BitConnect was an online crypto lending platform that collapsed in 2018, causing investor losses estimated at over USD 2.4 billion.

Enforcement

Thailand: SEC’s Latest Tool to Protect Crypto Investors: Free E-Learning

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023

The ‘Crypto Academy’ is one of several measures the SEC has taken to protect crypto investors since local exchange Zipmex halted customer withdrawals in July 2022.