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Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Files for Bankruptcy
By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2022
The bankruptcy filing came three days after Three Arrows entered into liquidation in the British Virgin Islands.
AML / KYC
US Bill Set to Bring Gatekeepers into Scope of AML Rules
By Editors | 05/07/2022
The Enablers Act would require financial advisers, lawyers, art and antiquities traders to perform due diligence on their clients and file SARs.
Enforcement
US DOJ Files Charges Against Six Individuals Over Crypto Frauds
By Editors | 04/07/2022
Criminal charges were filed in four separate cases of alleged crypto-related fraud, including the largest known NFT scheme charged to date.
Market Infrastructure
US Fed Delays ISO 20022 Implementation Until March 2025
By Editors | 03/07/2022
ISO 20022 implementation for the Fedwire Funds Service is being delayed to prioritise the launch of the new FedNow Service.
Enforcement
Tougher Enforcement, Regulation on ESG Funds a “Wake-up Call”
By ESG Investor | 03/07/2022
DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler welcomes enforcement action as necessary to deal with greenwashing.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency
By Editors | 30/06/2022
The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.
Enforcement
US SEC Fines EY for Employee Cheating on CPA Exams
By Editors | 30/06/2022
The settlement is largest penalty the SEC has ever imposed against an audit firm, double KPMG’s 2019 penalty.
AML / KYC
G7 Nations Announce Ban on Russian Gold Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022
The ban has so far been announced by US, UK, Japan, and Canada, while discussions within the EU are still ongoing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Proposes to Tighten Rules for ICO Portals
By Editors | 28/06/2022
ICO portals cannot provide services for digital token offerings if there is a conflict of interest, such as in situations where they hold shares in the issuer.
Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Pass Severe Recession Scenario of Fed Stress Test
By Editors | 28/06/2022
JPMorgan, BofA and Citi said their CET1 capital ratios relative to risk-weighted assets would rise by about one full percentage point starting October.
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