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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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”.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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