United States

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BSP Sanctions BDO, UBP Over Unauthorised Bank Transfers

    By Editors | 04/05/2022

    The BSP said it has completed its investigation into the incident and sanctioned both BDO Unibank and UBP, but it did not specify the penalties.

    Payments & Settlements

    US, Europe to Pilot Real-time Cross-border Payments This Year

    By Editors | 03/05/2022

    The IXB pilot service will initially support instant payments in the USD-EUR corridor, with a full-service offering expected in 2023.

    Structural Regulation

    China, US Discuss Logistics of Cross-border Audit Inspections

    By Editors | 03/05/2022

    Regulators are discussing the logistical and operational details for a new mechanism that will enable the PCAOB to visit China for audit inspections.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US OCC Orders Digital Assets Bank to Address AML Failings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2022

    Deficiencies were found at Anchorage Digital Bank, the US’ first federally chartered bank authorised to provide institutional custody services for crypto.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippine SEC Implores Listed Firms to Improve Board Diversity

    By Editors | 29/04/2022

    The SEC said having women represented on the board is a good corporate governance practice and more listed companies should strive to achieve greater boardroom diversity.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC Charges Brazil’s Vale for “Misleading” ESG Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 28/04/2022

    Brazilian mining firm Vale regularly misled local governments, communities, and investors about the safety of its Brumadinho dam through its ESG disclosures.

    Market Abuse

    US Authorities File Charges Against Archegos, Key Executives

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2022

    The DOJ, CFTC and SEC charged Archegos and four of its executives for defrauding banks and brokers and manipulating the prices of publicly traded securities.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation

    By Editors | 28/04/2022

    The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Vice Chair ‘Hopeful’ on US-China Audit Supervision

    By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022

    CSRC vice chair Fang Xinhai said he is “very hopeful” that an agreement can be reached with US regulators in the “near future”.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia Sanctions More Russian Lawmakers, US Blocks Port Access

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    Australia has now sanctioned nearly 750 individuals and entities in response to the war in Ukraine. Russian-affiliated vessels are prohibited from entering US ports.

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