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Cryptocurrency
US Court Allows Use of Crypto Firm’s Records to Identify Tax Cheats
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Crypto prime dealer SFOX will have to reveal the identities of customers who are US taxpayers and information on their crypto transactions.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DTCC Goes Live With New DLT-Based Settlement Platform
By Editors | 23/08/2022
The Project Ion platform is now parallel processing an average of over 100,000 bilateral equity transactions per day.
Alternative Markets
Thai SEC Consults on Rules for VC, PE Tax Exemptions
By Editors | 22/08/2022
VC and PE firms can obtain tax exemptions for investments in certain target industries until 2032.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Files Suit Against Crypto Entities Over ICO Sale
By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2022
Blockchain firm Dragonchain raised about $16.5mn without registering its token sales as securities offerings.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York
By Editors | 22/08/2022
An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wirecard-related Charges Filed in Singapore, Philippines
By Editors | 18/08/2022
The charges in Singapore are for criminal breach of trust and money laundering. A bank official in the Philippines was indicted.
Market Abuse
SEC Charges 18 for Manipulation Using Hacked Trading Accounts
By Editors | 18/08/2022
The hackers broke into at least 31 US retail brokerage accounts to buy stock to drive up prices and exit their positions at artificially high prices.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BSP Drafts New Rules on Financial Services Dispute Resolution
By Editors | 18/08/2022
Complainants can elect for mediation or adjudication only if the complaint cannot be resolved by the FI itself or the BSP’s Consumer Assistance Mechanism.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippine AMLC Tightens Requirements on DNFBPs
By Editors | 18/08/2022
Updated AML/CFT guidelines require DNFBPs to submit proof that their proprietors, partners, directors and principal officers have attended an AML seminar.
Cryptocurrency
Fed Issues New Guidance to Banks Engaging in Crypto Activity
By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2022
Banks seeking to engage in crypto-asset-related activities are directed to first notify their lead supervisory point of contact at the Federal Reserve.
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