International

    image

    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Regulation is an Opportunity for Industry: Ding Chen, Bullish

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    Ding Chen at digital asset exchange Bullish says increasing regulation presents an opportunity for crypto firms to gain a competitive advantage.

    image

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Hong Kong Overtakes France in Morningstar’s ‘Sustainability Atlas’

    By ESG Investor | 13/04/2023

    Hong Kong overtook France for 3rd place and Taiwan jumped from 11th place to 5th place in Morningstar’s 2023 Sustainability Atlas.

    image

    Climate Risk

    Blockchain Can Revolutionise Energy Sector – WEF Report

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    The report offers guidance on conducting impact assessments of blockchain projects that encompasses environmental, social and economic impacts.

    image

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Recent Banking Sector Turmoil to Inform FSB’s Policy Work

    By Editors | 12/04/2023

    FSB working with BCBS to analyse and learn from recent banking sector turmoil. Cyber incident reporting recommendations also finalised.

    image

    Stablecoins

    BIS Bulletin Examines Stablecoins and Tokenised Deposits

    By Mark Johnston | 12/04/2023

    A new BIS bulletin says private tokenised money should be configured appropriately to ensure “singleness of money”.

    image

    Reporting & Disclosures

    GFIN Set to Open Applications for ‘Greenwashing TechSprint’

    By Editors | 12/04/2023

    The TechSprint, hosted on the FCA’s digital sandbox, will seek to develop a tool or solution to help tackle greenwashing risks in financial services.

    image

    AI Risk & Governance

    Italy ChatGPT Ban Prompts Broader Scrutiny of AI Tools

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2023

    Taiwan is exploring the use of AI tools by banks. China has issued draft rules for AI development. The US is exploring accountability mechanisms for AI systems.

    image

    Custody & Infrastructure

    New FTX Report Reveals Extent of Control Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2023

    FTX stored private keys in plain text documents without encryption on an FTX group server that was accessible by staff.

    image

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Holds First In-Person Joint Experts Meeting Since 2019

    By Editors | 11/04/2023

    The three day event covered themes including cyber-enabled fraud, terrorist financing through crowdfunding, and the risks and challenges associated with hawala.

    image

    Cryptocurrency

    OKX’s Ben Bowden Discusses Regulatory Response to FTX Fallout

    By Editors | 10/04/2023

    Ben Bowden, Global Head of Compliance at OKX, discusses the fallout from FTX, crypto regulatory approaches, and the role of proof of reserves.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.