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Crypto / Digital Assets
Senate Bill Would Grant CFTC Authority Over Bitcoin, Ether
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2022
The bill would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to include a new commodity category called “digital commodities” that includes Bitcoin and Ether.
AML / KYC
New York State Regulator Penalises Robinhood Crypto Unit
By Editors | 04/08/2022
Robinhood Crypto had inadequate staffing of its AML programme, transaction monitoring deficiencies, and noncompliant cybersecurity policies.
AML / KYC
US SEC Charges 11 Over Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme
By Editors | 04/08/2022
Forsage investors earned profits by recruiting others into the scheme, which used assets from new investors to pay earlier investors.
AML / KYC
China Responds to US ‘Treachery’ With Taiwan Trade Curbs
By Editors | 04/08/2022
China has banned imports of citrus fruit, two types of fish, and food items from 107 Taiwanese brands. Exports of natural sand to Taiwan are banned.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes Rules to Prevent Misuse of IPO Channel
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022
The amendments will prevent listed companies from operating as investment companies and circumventing rules applicable to fund managers.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Adds Alibaba to List of Firms Facing Delisting Threat
By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2022
Chinese regulators have tried to mollify US regulators, but the PCAOB says it will accept nothing less than “full access” to the audit papers of US-listed Chinese companies.
AML / KYC
US Imposes New Round of Sanctions Against Russia
By Editors | 03/08/2022
The sanctions target Kremlin-connected elites, including retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, who is understood to be Putin’s girlfriend.
Market Infrastructure
Guidance Issued for US Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement
By Editors | 02/08/2022
DTCC, SIFMA and ICI have published guidance to help market participants prepare for the US transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle in 2024.
Enforcement
Banks Preparing to Pay Fines for Use of Messaging Apps
By Editors | 02/08/2022
US regulators are expected to announce penalties in the coming weeks over the use of unauthorised messaging apps for business communications.
Capital / Liquidity
CFTC Proposes Capital Comparability Determination for Japan
By Editors | 02/08/2022
Nonbank swap dealers domiciled in Japan would be able to satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with comparable requirements in Japan.
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