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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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