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Sanctions
Russia, Iran Implement First Phase of Payment System Linkage
13/11/2024
Travellers from Iran can now use riyal balances on their Shetab debit cards at ATMs in Russia to withdraw rubles.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Launches e-CNY ‘Hard Wallet’, Resembling Convential Credit Card
12/11/2024
The PBOC hopes the card, aimed at seniors, students, and foreign visitors in China, will expand accessibility to and adoption of the e-CNY.
AML / KYC
Vietnam: SBV to Establish New Anti-Money Laundering Department
12/11/2024
The new department is part of amendments to the functions, missions, authority and organisational structure of the State Bank of Vietnam.
AML / KYC
Asian FinTech Associations Sign MoU on Anti-fraud Collaboration
12/11/2024
14 Asian FinTech associations signed an MoU last week at an event hosted in Taiwan to enhance collaborations in anti-fraud.
AML / KYC
Korea Introducing New Disclosure Rules to Prevent Embezzlement
12/11/2024
Listed companies and large unlisted companies will have to make annual disclosures on the control measures they use to prevent and detect misappropriation of funds.
Enforcement
Citi, Barclays Facing Penalties in Korea for Illegal Short Selling
12/11/2024
According to local reports, the penalties could reach $14.3mn for Citi and $50mn for Barclays, breaking previous records.
Enforcement
Nomura Asked to Probe Attempted Murder Case Involving Ex-Employee
12/11/2024
The FSA has asked Nomura to review the incident and analyse its root cause and background, and come up with solutions.
Enforcement
Australia: Parliamentary Inquiry Into Big Four Audit Firms Concludes
12/11/2024
The inquiry identified recommendations to enhance governance, transparency, and accountability within the big four firms.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Expands Trade Reporting Requirements to Include FX Spot Deals
12/11/2024
The new reporting requirements are aimed at ensuring the RBI has a more complete view of the FX market for monitoring and regulatory purposes.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Announces Pablo Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager
12/11/2024
Pablo Hernández de Cos, the former Governor of the Bank of Spain, will take over from Agustín Carstens starting 1 July 2025.
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