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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. State Regulations.

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Singapore Eases Regulations Over Venture Capitalists

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According to Bloomberg , the Monetary Authority of Singapore published a new consultation paper that revealed new and existing venture capitalists will no longer be subject to the same rules that apply to fund managers overall, including capital requirements and business conduct regulations.

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New York Regulator Fines Pakistani Bank $630M

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federal and state laws require financial institutions to set policies and procedures to detect and prevent illicit money transfers, including screening customers and reporting suspicious transactions to regulators. The Pakistan bank said it will “vigorously contest” the fine in U.S. That bank still has a New York branch.

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Beneficial ownership: Final rule and its impacts on AML programs

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Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a new regulation on the requirements, including how AML staff will access the information through a new federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry. This is in line with the current CDD regulations. Effective Jan. Be ready for AMLA-related changes.

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Alt-Lending Regulation Fears Won’t Stop Investors

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It’s even more surprising given that 2016 could be the year that regulation begins to really kick in for these lenders — in the U.S., Investors seem confident in the industry’s startups and their ability to provide adequate risk management and underwriting for their loans; VCs provided more than $11.5 MarketInvoice.

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Ex Wells Fargo CEO Must Pay $17.5M, Is Banned From Banking

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“The actions announced by the OCC today reinforce the agency’s expectations that management and employees of national banks and federal savings associations provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations,” Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said.

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Uber Faces Lawsuit By British Drivers

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A group of Uber drivers in England have filed suit against the ride-hailing company for its alleged failure to provide access to data and an explanation of algorithmic management. Uber has insisted that drivers are self-employed and not subject to management control. The lawsuit by the App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU), a U.K.-based