United States SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins Issues Statement on Court Ruling Affecting Rule 10c-1a and Rule 13f-2

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 5 September 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins issued a statement following a United States Court of Appeals ruling on two 2023 rulemakings. The rules, Rule 10c-1a on securities lending reporting and Rule...

United States SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 8 September 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced that its Crypto Task Force will host a public roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy. The event is scheduled for 17 October 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the US...

United States SEC Forms Cross-Border Task Force to Tackle International Fraud

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 5 September 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the creation of a Cross-Border Task Force within its Division of Enforcement. The task force is established to enhance the SEC’s ability to investigate and prevent fraudulent...

Australia ASIC Signs MoU with India IFSCA to Strengthen Financial Services Cooperation

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 10, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 4 September 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India in Sydney. The MoU was executed by ASIC Chair Joe Longo and IFSCA...

Hong Kong SFC Suspends Former Agg. Asset Management Officer for 12 Months over Fund Mismanagement

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 4 September 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) announced as it suspended the licence of Mr Chow Tsz Lam, a former responsible officer (RO) and Manager-in-Charge (MIC) of Agg. Asset Management Limited (Agg), for 12 months under section...

Hong Kong SFC and ADBI Convene Roundtable on Sustainable Finance Instruments in Asia

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 9 September 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) co-hosted a roundtable during Hong Kong Green Week to advance sustainable finance in Asia-Pacific markets. Senior officials from twelve...