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Structural Regulation
US Launches Probe Into Legacy Chips Made in China
26/12/2024
The probe will examine the impact of Chinese-made legacy chips used in everyday household goods and the defence industry.
Supervision & Enforcement
China Refines Ratings Framework for Consumer Finance Companies
24/12/2024
Two rating dimensions have been added to the framework and the NFRA has optimised the classification levels.
Anti-Money Laundering
US SEC Fines Deutsche Bank Securities for Late SAR Filings
24/12/2024
The SEC said the firm took months or years to conduct or complete investigations prompted by law enforcement or regulatory requests.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Already Preparing Next Package of Russia Sanctions
24/12/2024
The EU intends to adopt the 16th package in February to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
PEPs & Sanctions
Calls Grow for Sanctions Against Syria to be Lifted
24/12/2024
The UN special envoy to Syria, as well as Turkiye and Qatar, have called for international sanctions on Syria to be quickly lifted.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia Reviews Tax Regulator Secrecy Exceptions
24/12/2024
Feedback is sought on allowing the ATO or TPB to share protected tax information for purposes such as fraud prevention.
Payments & Settlements
Hong Kong and UAE to Connect Debt Capital Markets
24/12/2024
HKMA and CBUAE aim to “allow seamless and cost-effective cross-border debt securities issuance, trading, investment, settlement as well as collateral management.”
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Regulator Files Lawsuit Targeting Zelle and Three Major Banks
24/12/2024
The CFPB says JPMorgan, BofA and Wells Fargo failed to implement anti-fraud safeguards on Zelle, resulting in $870mn in losses to customers over 7 years.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FMA Says Westpac NZ Admitted to Overcharging 24,000 Customers
24/12/2024
The bank self-reported the issue, fully cooperated with the FMA’s investigation, and provided remediation to impacted customers.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards
24/12/2024
Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.
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