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Sanctions
Canada Imposes More Sanctions Over October Hamas Attacks
12/05/2024
The four sanctioned individuals were designated by the US in the weeks following Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Indonesia, UAE Agree on Local Currency Settlement Framework
11/05/2024
New MoU outlines a framework to facilitate the settlement of cross-border trade transactions using local currencies.
Sanctions
New Zealand Asked to Expand Myanmar Sanctions
11/05/2024
Company records show that New Zealanders have ties to mining companies which benefit the military junta.
Fintech / Regtech
China, France Commit to Jointly Address AI Risks
10/05/2024
The two countries jointly commit to promoting safe, secure, and reliable AI systems for the “common good”.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Securities Firms Can Expand IPO Loan Business
10/05/2024
Securities firms can handle subscription loans for clients who are employees or original shareholders of issuers.
Sanctions
EU Ambassadors Agree on Use of Frozen Russian Assets
10/05/2024
90% of the interest generated from the frozen Russian state assets will be used for military aid for Ukraine.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Tells US Officials it Only Recognises UN Sanctions
10/05/2024
US officials have warned Malaysia about ship-to-ship transfers and Iranian money moving through its financial system.
Big Picture
Report Calls on US Congress to Review DRPK Sanctions
10/05/2024
The report warns that the enhanced partnership between Russia and North Korea could undermine the effectiveness of US policy.
Enforcement
FCA Defends Proposal to Name Firms Under Investigation
09/05/2024
The government, lawmakers and industry worry that the ‘name and shame’ approach will harm the market and individual companies.
Crypto / Digital Assets
EBA Publishes MiCA Standards for Stablecoin Authorisation
09/05/2024
New standards also set out the information that must be submitted for acquisitions in issuers of asset-referenced tokens.
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