United States

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Heavyweights Announce Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    EDX Markets is backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Virtu Financial, Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Iranian Actors Over Ransomware Activity

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    OFAC said the IRGC-affiliated group has launched extensive campaigns across the globe targeting defence, diplomatic, government and private industry personnel.

    AML / KYC

    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.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC to Establish New Office for Crypto-related Filings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    In a recent speech, SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted the need for better disclosures for crypto investors. He also said the “vast majority” of crypto tokens are securities.

    AML / KYC

    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.

    US Appeals Court Rules for Citi in Revlon Dispute

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The court ruled that Revlon lenders cannot keep USD 500 million they were sent in error by Citigroup, which was acting as the loan agent.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Publishes CFA’s ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Local Use

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said the guidelines would enhance ESG disclosures, improve capital markets, and mitigate greenwashing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022

    MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.

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