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    Enforcement

    China: Ex-Official Gets Life Sentence for Bribery, Insider Trading

    28/05/2024

    Cao Guangjing was convicted on bribery charges and for leaking information about the bailout plan of a Hubei listed company.

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    Sanctions

    EU Adopts New Human Rights Sanctions Regime for Russia

    28/05/2024

    The European Council has concurrently listed one entity and 19 natural persons under the new regime.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Approves Rule Change for Spot Ether ETFs

    27/05/2024

    The rule change coincides with a deadline for the SEC to decide whether the VanEck Ethereum ETF could proceed.

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    Sanctions

    G7 to Expand Efforts to Combat Russia Sanctions Evasion

    27/05/2024

    The G7 Ministers pledged to expand efforts to ensure companies and FIs are not party to Russia’s circumvention schemes.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong REITs Allowed to Repurchase Treasury Units

    27/05/2024

    The requirements for SFC-authorised REITs are similar to those applicable to other listed entities, following rule amendments made last month.

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    Sanctions

    S. Korea, Japan Announce Sanctions Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade

    27/05/2024

    South Korea sanctioned seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels; Japan sanctioned 11 entities and one individual.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation, GRI Agree to Align Common Disclosures

    25/05/2024

    The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together.

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    AML / KYC

    J5 Disseminates Risk Indicators Tied to Crypto Assets

    24/05/2024

    The risk indicators are intended to help financial institutions detect and report money laundering and illicit activities involving crypto assets.

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    Sanctions

    Russian President Signs Decree Allowing Confiscation of US Assets

    24/05/2024

    Russian entities impacted by sanctions can seek compensation through US-owned properties, companies, bank accounts, or shares located in Russia.

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    Enforcement

    HK: Insider Trading Prosecution May Prompt Hedge Fund Closure

    24/05/2024

    “It is in the best interests of our investors to return their capital in an orderly manner,” a Segantii spokesperson said.

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