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PEPs & Sanctions
US, Canada, New Zealand Target Belarus With New Sanctions
10/08/2023
The coordinated sanctions come on the three-year anniversary of a presidential election which Alexander Lukashenko won by allegedly falsifying votes.
Data Privacy
Global Law Firm Dentons to Split Off China Operations
10/08/2023
The move is a response to “new mandates and requirements relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, capital control and governance”.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Senators Reintroduce Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act
10/08/2023
The bill, if enacted, would require firms to start reporting crypto transactions exceeding $10,000 after 18 months.
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand: FMA Official Tackles Greenwashing Concerns
10/08/2023
FMA executive director Paul Gregory addressed greenwashing in funds industry, focusing on regulatory perspectives on fair dealing and members’ interests.
AI Risk & Governance
US Issues Executive Order to Further Limit Investment in Chinese Tech
10/08/2023
The order targets investments in advanced computer chips, microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Shortens Share Listing Timeline for Public Issuances
10/08/2023
SEBI reduces share listing timeline for public issues from T+6 to T+3 to enhance capital market efficiency.
Liquidity Risk
APRA Removes Liquidity Add-on for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
10/08/2023
APRA applied a ten percent add-on to the net cash outflow component of Bendigo’s LCR calculation in October 2020.
Structural Regulation
Cambodia to Leverage Indonesia Experience to Strengthen Non-Bank Financial Sectors
10/08/2023
The MoU will help Cambodia enhance its non-bank financial services sectors, focusing on knowledge exchange and collaborative development.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Clarifies Stance on Humanitarian Aid to Syria under Sanctions
09/08/2023
The guidance is the latest in a series of OFAC actions aimed at clarifying the US government’s stance on humanitarian trade.
Capital Adequacy
BlackRock to Trim Capital in South Korean Unit by 62 Percent
09/08/2023
Reports suggest that the move is linked to BlackRock’s shift away from retail business in Korea two years ago, as well as a potential tax rule change in the country.
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