Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan Progresses New Anti-Fraud Legislative Package

12/05/2024

The legislative extends fraud prevention obligations to VASPs, telecom companies, and internet advertising platforms, among others.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Working on More ETF Listings

12/05/2024

An ETF that tracks Hong Kong’s stock indices will list in Riyadh. More Saudi Arabia ETFs may also list in Hong Kong.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada Imposes More Sanctions Over October Hamas Attacks

12/05/2024

The four sanctioned individuals were designated by the US in the weeks following Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia, UAE Agree on Local Currency Settlement Framework

11/05/2024

New MoU outlines a framework to facilitate the settlement of cross-border trade transactions using local currencies.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand Asked to Expand Myanmar Sanctions

11/05/2024

Company records show that New Zealanders have ties to mining companies which benefit the military junta.

AI Risk & Governance

China, France Commit to Jointly Address AI Risks

10/05/2024

The two countries jointly commit to promoting safe, secure, and reliable AI systems for the “common good”.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Securities Firms Can Expand IPO Loan Business

10/05/2024

Securities firms can handle subscription loans for clients who are employees or original shareholders of issuers.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Ambassadors Agree on Use of Frozen Russian Assets

10/05/2024

90% of the interest generated from the frozen Russian state assets will be used for military aid for Ukraine.

PEPs & Sanctions

Malaysia Tells US Officials it Only Recognises UN Sanctions

10/05/2024

US officials have warned Malaysia about ship-to-ship transfers and Iranian money moving through its financial system.