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Sanctions
China Issues New Export Control Regulations for Dual-use Items
20/10/2024
The regulations establish a licensing system for the export of dual use items and create a list of restricted goods.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Entities, Vessels Linked to Houthi Financing
20/10/2024
The sanctions target vessels that illicitly transport Iranian oil and companies and captains that managed and operated the vessels, including two Indian nationals.
Market Infrastructure
HK Govt Departments to Hold First Joint Cybersecurity Drills
20/10/2024
The drills, commencing in November, are aimed at helping government departments and public organisations build their cyber defences.
ESG / Sustainability
EEX to Help Develop Hydrogren Trading Market in India
19/10/2024
The project will be supported by funding from the German government, which aims to promote green hydrogen projects in selected emerging markets.
Enforcement
Shinhan Investment Corp Under Probe for “Unusual” Futures Losses
19/10/2024
Shinhan Investment Corp experienced a KRW 13 billion in futures trading losses while it was acting as a liquidity provider for ETFs.
Capital / Liquidity
China’s NFRA Updates Rules for Syndicated Loan Business
19/10/2024
The NFRA said the revised rules, proposed in March, will help to “enhance banks’ enthusiasm for developing syndicated loan businesses”.
Enforcement
DOJ Secures $950m Settlement to Settle Bribery, Fraud Charges
19/10/2024
RTX Corporation, the defence contractor formerly known as Raytheon, defrauded the US government through its billings and paid bribes to secure contracts in Qatar.
Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Issues Clarifications on Regulations for NBFIs
19/10/2024
The NFRA clarifies that certain NBFIs do not have to comply with the same rules as banks due to their tendency to have fewer shareholders and concentrated shareholdings.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Another 22 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
18/10/2024
The UK also sanctioned Russian gas company Rusgazdobycha JSC, to ratchet up pressure on the Russian gas industry.
Enforcement
OFAC Fines Beverage Company for Violating DPRK Sanctions
18/10/2024
Vietnam Beverage Company Limited subsidiaries sold beer and spirits to North Korea, with the payments processed through US correspondent banks.
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