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Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Introduces New Measures to Boost SME Lending by Banks
21/10/2024
The HKMA lowered the CCyB ratio and will allow banks to early adopt the preferential treatments for SME exposures under the Basel III capital framework.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC, HKEX Announce Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications
21/10/2024
The enhanced timeframe for new stock listings will give companies greater certainty in the timing of their IPOs, the SFC and HKEX said.
Sanctions
Switzerland Adopts More Measures from EU’s 14th Russia Package
21/10/2024
Switzerland will not adopt the EU text that requires companies to prevent circumvention via their subsidiaries “to the best of their ability”.
AML / KYC
FATF Due to Consider Adding Russia to Blacklist – Reports
21/10/2024
Ukraine is calling on the FATF to blacklist Russia, citing its close financial and military cooperation with UN-sanctioned North Korea and Iran.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Sanctions Over China-Russia Drone Project
21/10/2024
These are the first sanctions imposed on China-based entities for “directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms”.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Announces Establishment of New Unit to Operate CMU
21/10/2024
The new unit, to be known as CMU OmniClear, is expected to take over CMU operations under its own governance structure in January 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Government Consults on Legislation to Regulate BNPL
21/10/2024
BNPL providers will have to ensure consumers receive clear information, avoid unaffordable borrowing, and have strong rights when issues arise.
Sanctions
China Issues New Export Control Regulations for Dual-use Items
20/10/2024
The regulations establish a licensing system for the export of dual use items and create a list of restricted goods.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Entities, Vessels Linked to Houthi Financing
20/10/2024
The sanctions target vessels that illicitly transport Iranian oil and companies and captains that managed and operated the vessels, including two Indian nationals.
Market Infrastructure
HK Govt Departments to Hold First Joint Cybersecurity Drills
20/10/2024
The drills, commencing in November, are aimed at helping government departments and public organisations build their cyber defences.
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