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Crypto / Digital Assets
NY Fed Assesses Effectiveness of Tornado Cash Sanctions
11/08/2024
The study found that non-cooperation with the Tornado Cash sanctions was not monetarily driven, but instead motivated by “philosophical reasons”.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announce Coordinated Sanctions Against Belarus
11/08/2024
The sanctions mark the four-year anniversary of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, which was widely regarded as fraudulent.
ESG / Sustainability
TPEx Lists First Sustainability-linked Convertible Bonds
11/08/2024
FSC Vice Chairman Chen Yanliang said sustainability bonds will help attract foreign investment and further Taiwan’s goal of becoming an asset management hub.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan: TDCC Selects Citi to Support New Custody Platform
10/08/2024
The new centralised custody platform is being developed to enhance asset safety for local investors who hold overseas investments through local brokers.
ESG / Sustainability
UK to Introduce Bill Next Year to Regulate ESG Ratings
10/08/2024
The regime will help address a lack of transparency in ratings processes and help support the development of the sustainable finance sector.
AML / KYC
Four Arrested by HK Customs in HK$1.5b Money Laundering Case
10/08/2024
The arrestees allegedly used 39 bank accounts, six shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder crime proceeds from across the APAC region.
Enforcement
US Man Arrested for Facilitating DPRK Remote IT Worker Fraud
10/08/2024
DOJ said Matthew Isaac Knoot enabled North Korean IT workers to work for US and UK companies from locations in China, and laundered money for them.
Sanctions
Russia, China Working on Regulations to Facilitate Barter Trade – Reports
10/08/2024
New regulatory arrangements being put in place are expected to enable barter deals between Russia and China involving agriculture “as soon as this autumn”.
AML / KYC
Cayman Islands: New Beneficial Ownership Regime Commences
09/08/2024
Beneficial ownership information will not yet be available to the public in light of the November 2022 ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Enforcement
FSC Korea to Expand Enforcement Toolkit to Target Unfair Trading
09/08/2024
Those found engaging in unfair trading activities will face a 10-year ban on trading in the capital market and potentially have their names disclosed publicly.
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