United States

    Structural Regulation

    China Files WTO Complaint Over Semiconductor Export Controls

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    China is separately working on a CNY 1 trillion support package to expand domestic semiconductor production and research activities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FTX Founder Arrested, Charged by SEC, SDNY, CFTC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022

    US authorities have charged Sam Bankman-Fried for defrauding customers, investors, lenders, and campaign finance violations.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    UK Police Arrest Chinese Tycoon on US Bribery Charges

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    The co-chairman of Chinese real estate firm Guangzhou R&F Properties is accused of paying bribes to San Francisco authorities from 2015 through 2020.

    Market Abuse

    US Court Convicts Another JPM Trader on Spoofing Charges

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Former precious metals trader faces up to 30 years in prison for placing deceptive orders intended in COMEX gold and silver futures.

    Climate Risk

    Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.

    Market Abuse

    Nasdaq Wins Best Solution in Market & Trade Surveillance

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    Nasdaq was awarded best solution in market & trade surveillance at Regulation Asia’s 5th annual awards ceremony.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan FSA Finalises New Derivatives Reporting Guidelines

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The guidelines and associated reporting requirements will take effect on 1 April 2024, incorporating the UTI and CDE.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Nasdaq Listed Company, Other ‘Corrupt’ Actors

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The sanctions were connected to illegal fishing. The US, UK and Australia also sanctioned dozens of others in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ESMA Labelling Rules to Complicate Green Fund Market

    By ESG Investor | 11/12/2022

    Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds risk creating two types of Article 8 products, says Julia Vergauwen at Linklaters.

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