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AML / KYC
Korea Offering Rewards for Self-Reporting of Fraud Crimes
13/09/2024
The National Police Agency said those who self-report fraud crimes will be considered for more lenient sentencing as well as monetary rewards.
Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials Over “Electoral Fraud”
13/09/2024
The sanctions target 16 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro for obstructing fair elections and violating the rights of the Venezuelan people.
Sanctions
UK Issues Sanctions on Ten Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
13/09/2024
This is the third time the UK has used its sanctions powers to target individual vessels that undermine sanctions and facilitate Russia’s oil trade.
Sanctions
Russian President Threatens to Restrict Exports of Key Commodities
13/09/2024
Russian officials are reportedly exploring export restrictions on uranium, titanium, nickel, natural gas, diamonds and gold.
Sanctions
US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
Enforcement
China Requiring Investment Bankers to Hand In Passports – Report
13/09/2024
Three high-profile investment bankers have been detained since August, amid intensified scrutiny of IPOs and other capital-raising activity.
Fintech / Regtech
TWSE Suffers Russian DDoS Attack, But Recovers Quickly
13/09/2024
A pro-Russia hacker group targeted TWSE and other Taiwanese institutions with DDoS attacks in response to comments from President Lai Ching-de.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Tighter Rules for Foreign Accounting Firms
12/09/2024
A separate approval process is being introduced for foreign accounting firms wishing to conduct “temporary activities” without a representative office.
Market Infrastructure
China Implements Standard Contract for Macau-GBA Data Flows
12/09/2024
Mainland and Macau authorities have released a new standard contract to promote cross-border mobility of personal data within the GBA.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network
12/09/2024
The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.
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