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AML / KYC
New US Sanctions Target Network Procuring Tech for Russia
By Editors | 15/11/2022
OFAC sanctions target microelectronics supply network. European Commission issues new FAQs. Canada targets 23 Russian individuals.
Enforcement
US SEC Expands Staff Messaging Probe to Private Equity Firms
By Editors | 15/11/2022
KKR & Co, Apollo Global Management and Carlyle Group have disclosed that they are subject to the SEC’s regulatory probe.
Capital / Liquidity
India Resists ESMA Requirements on CCP Recognition – Reports
By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022
ESMA decision will block EU banks from dealing with Indian CCPs after 30 April 2023. India faces similar standoffs with UK and Japanese regulators.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes
By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022
FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.
AML / KYC
US Officials Asks Banks Maintain Services for Some Russian Firms
By Editors | 12/11/2022
The effort is said to be aimed at reducing the negative effects of Russia-targeting sanctions on the global economy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NY Fed, MAS to Test CBDC-based Cross-Border Payments
By Editors | 11/11/2022
“Project Cedar Phase II x Ubin+” will seek to enhance designs for atomic settlement of cross-border cross-currency transactions, leveraging wholesale CBDCs as a settlement asset.
Capital / Liquidity
ESMA Recognises TAIFEX as QCCP Under EMIR
By Editors | 11/11/2022
The recognition lowers capital requirements and makes managing counterparty risk easier for EU financial institutions participating in Taiwan’s market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Redesignated Tornado Cash to Link to DPRK WMD Programme
By Editors | 10/11/2022
The August designation did not connect Tornado Cash to North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance Backs Out of FTX Deal, Citing Regulatory Probes
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022
The US DOJ, SEC and CFTC are investigating FTX over its crypto lending products, handling of customer funds, and relationship with its US entity.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Court Rules Crypto Firm LBRY Sold Unregistered Securities
By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2022
Industry watchers say the ruling could have implications for the SEC’s suit against Ripple, which was charged in December 2020 with selling unregistered securities.
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