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Japan to Offer Investment Visas to Venture Capitalists – Report
18/03/2024
A new five-year residency visa will reportedly be available to angel investors and venture capitalists in the next few months.
Enforcement
FSC Korea to Take Hana CEO DLF Case to Supreme Court
18/03/2024
The FSC has decided to appeal a High Court ruling that nullified a reprimand warning imposed on Hana Financial Group CEO Ham Young-joo in 2020.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Finalises Rules on Market Risk, CVA Risk Capital
18/03/2024
The HKMA said the revised market risk and CVA risk capital frameworks will come into effect “on a day to be appointed”, but intended to be 1 January 2025.
Sanctions
Russia Imposes New Personal Sanctions on 227 US Citizens
17/03/2024
The sanctions target several current and former State Department officials, along with journalists, researchers, and members of the business community.
Sanctions
OFAC Targets Another Vessel Over Iran Commodity Shipments
17/03/2024
The sanctions target a Panama-flagged vessel which OFAC says headed to China carrying Iranian commodities received on behalf of a Houthi financial facilitator.
Sanctions
G7 Warns of Sanctions if Iran Delivers Missiles to Russia
17/03/2024
If Iran delivers ballistic missiles to Russia, Iran Air flights to European cities could be suspended, among other unspecified measures.
AML / KYC
BSP Directs Banks to Prioritise PhilID in Customer KYC, Verification
15/03/2024
The BSP has identified the national ID, which is part of PhilSys, as a driver of financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Enforcement
US Regulators Announce $350m Penalty for JPMorgan
15/03/2024
The action, taken to address trade surveillance deficiencies, requires the bank to seek regulatory approval to onboard any new trading venue.
Market Infrastructure
Australia: More Guidance Issued to Support FAR Implementation
15/03/2024
On top of guidance for banks, APRA and ASIC issued a consultation on FAR implementation for insurance and superannuation entities.
Enforcement
Australian Court Rules Against ASIC in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case
15/03/2024
The court ruled against ASIC’s contention that the crypto investment product known as ‘Finder Earn’ was a debenture and therefore required authorisation.
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