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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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