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PEPs & Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions on Ten Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
13/09/2024
This is the third time the UK has used its sanctions powers to target individual vessels that undermine sanctions and facilitate Russia’s oil trade.
PEPs & Sanctions
Russian President Threatens to Restrict Exports of Key Commodities
13/09/2024
Russian officials are reportedly exploring export restrictions on uranium, titanium, nickel, natural gas, diamonds and gold.
Structural Regulation
US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China Requiring Investment Bankers to Hand In Passports – Report
13/09/2024
Three high-profile investment bankers have been detained since August, amid intensified scrutiny of IPOs and other capital-raising activity.
Cybersecurity
TWSE Suffers Russian DDoS Attack, But Recovers Quickly
13/09/2024
A pro-Russia hacker group targeted TWSE and other Taiwanese institutions with DDoS attacks in response to comments from President Lai Ching-de.
Structural Regulation
China Proposes Tighter Rules for Foreign Accounting Firms
12/09/2024
A separate approval process is being introduced for foreign accounting firms wishing to conduct “temporary activities” without a representative office.
Data Privacy
China Implements Standard Contract for Macau-GBA Data Flows
12/09/2024
Mainland and Macau authorities have released a new standard contract to promote cross-border mobility of personal data within the GBA.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network
12/09/2024
The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Says China Providing Direct Support to Russian Military
12/09/2024
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China is supplying items that are directly helping Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.
Supervision & Enforcement
China NFRA Revises Rules on Handling Criminal Cases Involving FIs
11/09/2024
The revised rules specify time limits for reporting and requirements for FIs to optimise case management and pursue individual accountability.
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