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AML / KYC
FATF Upgrades South Korea on R.8 in New Follow-up Report
31/10/2024
The report says Korea has addressed several deficiencies in its AML/CFT framework that will help prevent the abuse of NPOs.
Sanctions
Australia Completes Review of Autonomous Sanctions Framework
31/10/2024
Most submissions to the review supported proposals to streamline the legal framework, improve the permit application process, and legislate a humanitarian exemption.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Allow Market Makers in Opening, Closing Sessions
31/10/2024
Market makers will be able to participate in the pre-opening and closing auction sessions for ETFs and leveraged and inverse products starting 1 November.
Sanctions
UK, EU, Canada Announce New Sanctions Targeting Myanmar Military
31/10/2024
The sanctions target those supplying aviation fuel to Myanmar’s military in response to airstrikes against civilians, as well as scam operations in the country.
Big Picture
ICMA Publishes Guide to Australian Repo Markets
31/10/2024
The Australian repo market has growth 75% from 2021 to mid-2024, driven by increased market participants, wider collateral use, and more active dealer trading.
Securities / Derivatives
French, German Banks to Extend Dealings With Indian CCPs
31/10/2024
At the same time, French and German regulators have asked their banks to consider alternate arrangements with local lenders.
Sanctions
New Zealand Launches Review of Russia Sanctions Act
31/10/2024
The review aims to assess the Act’s operation and effectiveness, focusing on its practicality, compliance costs, and achievement of its purpose.
Sanctions
US Finalises Rule Blocking Investments in Chinese Technology
31/10/2024
The rule seeks to prevent the use of US resources to finance China-made semiconductors, quantum computing tech and AI.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Three Entities Responsible for Russian Disinformation
31/10/2024
The three entities are responsible for a “vast malign online network” which “plagues social media with fake posts, counterfeit documents and deepfake material”.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Establishes New Entity to Drive Next Phase of FinTech Growth
30/10/2024
MAS said the “Global Finance & Technology Network” will drive greater synergies within the global finance and technology communities for innovations in financial services.
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