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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.
Sanctions
India, Malaysia Supplying Nvidia AI Chips to Russia – Report
30/10/2024
An Indian company reportedly exported advanced Dell servers with high-end Nvidia processors to Russia between April to August 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
NYSE to Extend US Equities Trading to 22 Hours a Day
30/10/2024
All US listed stocks, ETFs and closed-end funds would be available for trading on NYSE Arca during the 22-hour weekday sessions.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Launches New Facility to Help Manage Banking System Liquidity
29/10/2024
The facility can be used by the PBOC to conduct outright reverse repo transactions with primary dealers in open market operations on a monthly basis.
Securities / Derivatives
Dalian Commodity Exchange Set to Launch Log Futures, Options
29/10/2024
The new contracts will for the first time enable companies in the wood industry chain to hedge against adverse changes in log prices.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKEX to Launch Virtual Asset Index Series on 15 November
28/10/2024
HKEX said the index series will provide pricing benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether in the Asian time zone which can be used for the settlement of financial products.
Sanctions
Russia’s State Duma Ratifies Defence Treaty with North Korea
27/10/2024
The ratification comes as the US confirmed South Korean intelligence that thousands of North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia for training.
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