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AML / KYC
Almost $2b Stolen from Crypto Hacks in H1 2022: Chainalysis
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Tracker Fund to Add RMB Trading Counter
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The RMB counter will trade only in the secondary market, starting from 19 September, when Hang Seng Investment Management takes over as manager.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects
By Editors | 21/08/2022
A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.
AML / KYC
Korean Authorities to Block, Investigate 16 Foreign Crypto Firms
By Editors | 21/08/2022
The unregistered foreign VASPs including KuCoin were referred for investigation and will have their websites and transactions blocked in Korea.
CBIRC Probes Banks to Assess Property Loan Exposures
By Editors | 21/08/2022
The “very detailed” assessment is aimed at measuring the risks to the financial system from the ongoing crisis in the property sector.
ESG / Sustainability
Perspectives from China: The Green Wave
By Bradley Maclean | 21/08/2022
Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia found that the quality of corporate ESG disclosure is seen to be lacking in China.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand: Crypto Custody Added as Distinct Licence Category
By Editors | 19/08/2022
Digital asset depository service providers already operating in Thailand have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.
Enforcement
MAS Penalises Former UOBKH Representative for False Trading
By Editors | 19/08/2022
The former UOB Kay Hian trading representative committed false and unauthorised trading for a client who was himself sentenced in March 2021.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Consults on Charges Levied in Payment Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2022
The RBI carried out a review of payment system charges, which consumers complain are “high and non-transparent”.
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