United States

AML / KYC

Crime Becoming Smaller Part of Crypto Ecosystem: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2022

Chainalysis estimates that illicit wallet addresses received $14bn throughout 2021, but this represented just 0.15% of total transaction volumes in crypto during the year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan

By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022

The SET will launch a new exchange for fundraising by SMEs and startups within in Q1, and a new digital asset exchange in Q3.

AML / KYC

OFAC Fines HK Unit of Japanese Conglomerate Sojitz

By Editors | 13/01/2022

Trading in Iran-origin goods was carried out without the knowledge of senior management by employees who omitted information from documentation.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Taxation Rules for Crypto to be Ready Soon

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022

A 15% capital gains tax will be applied to investors as well as operators of crypto mining facilities, but not crypto exchanges.

CFIUS Deems New Zealand Eligible as Excepted Foreign State

By Editors | 12/01/2022

Foreign investors from excepted foreign states are exempt from mandatory filings and national security reviews of real estate transactions and non-controlling investments.

Market Infrastructure

TSE Publishes Market Segment Selections by Listed Companies

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2022

To prepare for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reorganisation in April, listed companies had to select their new market segments.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Approves AMC Guidelines on Liquidity Management Tools

By Editors | 10/01/2022

The guidelines were issued by the AIMC to align industry practices on the use of liquidity risk management tools by fund managers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022

Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.

Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans

By Editors | 09/01/2022

The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.