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Sanctions
France Proposes New Sanctions to Target Russian Disinformation
27/04/2024
The sanctions would target the disinformation on social media, the use of AI-generated deep fakes, the creation of fake websites, and election interference.
Securities / Derivatives
China Works to Curb Domestic Access to Offshore LGFV Debt
27/04/2024
Registrations stop for new credit-linked notes backed by offshore LGFV debt. QDLP fund managers asked about exposures to offshore LGFV debt.
Sanctions
Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations
27/04/2024
Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Launches New Standards to Support Orderly CCP Resolution
26/04/2024
The new standard aims to ensure that resolution authorities have ready access to resolution-specific financial resources and tools.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announces More Sanctions for Iran’s Airstrike
26/04/2024
The US targeted 16 entities, eight individuals, five vessels and one aircraft. The UK and Canada also sanctioned targets involved in Iran’s drone and missile industries.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Consults on Guidance to Enhance ESG Disclosures
26/04/2024
The guidance is aimed at enhancing ESG disclosures for five sectors, namely energy, transport & storage, construction & real estate, agriculture and manufacturing.
Enforcement
DOJ Charges Two Chinese Nationals for IEEPA Violations
26/04/2024
The two individuals (one arrested) conspired to evade export controls to obtain US chip-making technology for a prohibited Chinese company.
Sanctions
US, Japan, Korea to Collaborate on Technology Export Controls
26/04/2024
The launch of the “Disruptive Technology Protection Network” comes amid US calls for Japan and Korea to tighten controls on chip-related exports to China.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Convicts Two Former Brokers for False Trading
25/04/2024
Former representatives of KGI Asia Limited and South China Securities Limited will be sentenced on 16 May 2024.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Guidance for Revised Credit Risk Framework
25/04/2024
The guidance seeks to address interpretative issues raised in previous consultations on the implementation of the revised credit risk framework in Hong Kong.
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