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Fintech / Regtech
Visa, Western Union, GBBC Join Digital Dollar Project
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The new members were announced just weeks after President Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining a “whole-of-government approach” to evaluate digital assets including a CBDC.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Says Talks With US Regulators Have Progressed ‘Smoothly’
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The CSRC was responding to a question about comments from SEC chair Gary Gensler which appeared to cast doubt that a deal on audit supervision was imminent.
AML / KYC
US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022
US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.
Market Infrastructure
Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.
AML / KYC
US DOJ Charges Two for NFT Fraud, Money Laundering
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2022
The two defendants promised benefits to NFTs buyers and then transferred the $1.1mn in crypto proceeds to various wallets under their control.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors
By Editors | 31/03/2022
The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.
AML / KYC
US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business
By Editors | 30/03/2022
The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT to Cap Bank Investment in Digital Asset Businesses
By Editors | 27/03/2022
Thai banks will be allowed to invest up to 3 percent of capital in digital asset businesses. Such investment must also be ring-fenced from core banking operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Speculation of Deal on Chinese Audits ‘Premature’, says PCAOB
By Editors | 27/03/2022
The PCAOB said it is unclear whether full access to relevant audit documentation will be granted, and that any agreement would only be a “first step”.
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