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Sanctions
US Government Unveils 150 New Russia-related Sanctions
15/09/2023
The sanctions include two more Russia-based banks along with several Russia-based wealth management consulting, auditing, and investment firms.
Enforcement
RHB Investment Bank Fined, Reprimanded for Sponsor Failures
15/09/2023
RHB failed to conduct proper due diligence on an ACE Market listing applicant and to ensure submissions to Bursa Malaysia were complete and accurate.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Provide Guarantees on Private Enterprise Bonds
15/09/2023
China Securities Finance indicated it would work to provide more credit enhancement support to private enterprises to support bond financing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Settles Second NFT-related Enforcement Action
14/09/2023
Animated web series creator will pay $1mn to settle SEC claims that it conducted an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities. Two commissioners dissented.
Enforcement
US Court Sentences Co-Founder of “OneCoin” Fraud to 20 Years
14/09/2023
OneCoin was a fraudulent cryptocurrency that was sold through a pyramid scheme to millions of people from 2014-2016, resulting in $4bn in worldwide losses.
Australia to Ban Credit Card, Digital Currency Use for Online Gambling
14/09/2023
The bill will make it illegal for online gambling companies to accept credit cards, credit related products and digital currency as payment methods for online gambling.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Extends No-Action Letter for TAIFEX Swaps Clearing
14/09/2023
The six month extension allows US persons to continue clearing swaps on TAIFEX for proprietary trades while a formal CFTC exemption is pending.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Largest Ever Equity ETF to Drive Climate Action
14/09/2023
The SGX-listed fund is managed by BlackRock and anchored by Prudential, with additional backing from investors that include Temasek and Singlife.
AML / KYC
Singapore Announces New Initiatives to Support Family Offices
14/09/2023
The initiatives will help new family offices orientate themselves in Singapore and strengthen their financial crime compliance capabilities.
Securities / Derivatives
Industry Bodies Call on SEC to Reassess Custody Rule Proposal
14/09/2023
A letter from 26 trade associations calls on the SEC to re-evaluate the costs and economic impacts of its custody rule proposal.
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