Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Targets September for Severe Weather Trading Launch

10/06/2024

HKEX is working to finalise the severe weather trading model and has set an internal target for implementation in September.

Sanctions

Myanmar NUG Seeks to Recover $1b Frozen at NY Fed

10/06/2024

Myanmar’s National Unity Government is seeking the return of funds that were frozen in the US after the 2021 military coup.

Sanctions

G7 Expected to Issue Warning to Chinese Banks This Week

09/06/2024

G7 leaders are expected to issue public statements this week warning smaller Chinese banks about the help they provide to Russia.

Enforcement

DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Russia Export Control Case

08/06/2024

A US-Russian national sent firearm parts, components, and ammunition from the US to Russia, including via Kazakhstan.

Sanctions

Whistleblower Alleges AWS Breached UK Sanctions – Report

08/06/2024

A former AWS employee alleges he was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about facial recognition technology being illegally supplied to Russia.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Designates Four Cities as Special Asset Management Zones

07/06/2024

The government will work with Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka to develop an attractive environment for asset managers.

Enforcement

CSRC Addresses Market Fears About Stock Delistings

07/06/2024

The CSRC said there won’t be a significant increase in the number of delisted companies in the short term.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Grants First Approval for Bitcoin ETF

07/06/2024

The ETF will operate under a fund-of-funds structure, allocating investments across major global Bitcoin funds.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Provide Consulting to Support Corporate “Value Up” Plans

06/06/2024

One-on-one customised consulting will be provided to 100 small and medium-sized listed companies to help them establish and disclose their Value Up plans.