United States

    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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