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    Enforcement

    Latvia Extradites Citizen to Face US Charges for Russian Exports

    22/08/2024

    Oleg Chistyakov conspired with two US nationals to sell sophisticated avionics equipment to Russian companies, in violation of sanctions.

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    AML / KYC

    South Korea Implements Measures to Prevent Insurance Fraud

    22/08/2024

    South Korea has intensified its efforts to combat insurance fraud with the enactment of new laws and extensive public awareness campaigns.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Considers New Measures to Control Property Speculation

    22/08/2024

    Banks are asked to develop “specific quantitative improvement plans” for managing the concentration of loans in the real estate sector.

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    Enforcement

    PwC Braces for Potential 6-Month Ban in China – Reports

    22/08/2024

    PwC is reportedly preparing for a potential 6-month ban in China over its audit of troubled property developer China Evergrande Group.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Innovation Hub to Develop ISO 20022 Data Analytics Platform

    22/08/2024

    The Project Keystone platform will support the growing adoption of ISO 20022 standards in payment systems worldwide.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Introduces New Rules for Online Investment Advisers

    21/08/2024

    Firms that offer investment advice through social media and stock trading chatrooms will be regulated as investment advisory firms.

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    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Former Haitian President for Drug Trafficking

    21/08/2024

    OFAC said Michel Joseph Martelly facilitated the trafficking of dangerous drugs, laundered illicit drug proceeds, and sponsored criminal gangs.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Financial Industry Bodies Sign MOU on Skills Development

    21/08/2024

    Seven associations including IMAS and ABS signed an MOU with IBF and NTUC to promote the adoption of Financial Sector Job Transformation Maps.

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    Enforcement

    China Issues Guidelines on Prosecutions in Financial Fraud Cases

    20/08/2024

    Organisations and individuals that provide a “one-stop financial fraud service” to companies or enterprises will be “severely punished”.

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    Sanctions

    Shanghai Chip Equipment Firm Sues for Removal from US Blacklist

    20/08/2024

    AMEC said it has never been involved in any military-related activities and its inclusion in the US blacklist was without legal basis.

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