Sanctions

UK Issues Further Sanctions Over Settler Violence in West Bank

05/05/2024

The UK sanctioned two groups and four individuals for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Consults on Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Rules

04/05/2024

The consultation seeks feedback on new Q&As and corresponding changes to the UK EMIR validation rules, which take effect from 30 September.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Inclusion of DTI in Reporting a ‘Milestone’ for Transparency: DTIF

04/05/2024

The introduction of the Digital Token Identifier as an underlier to the UPI and OTC ISIN will bring greater transparency to the crypto derivatives market.

AML / KYC

Tether to Start Monitoring Secondary Market for USDT

04/05/2024

Through a partnership with Chainalysis, Tether will provide sanctions monitoring, an illicit transfers detection tool, and analysis on major USDT holders.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC May Revoke US Permissions to Trade TAIEX Futures

04/05/2024

TSMC has accounted for more than a 30 percent weighting in the TAIEX for 45 trading sessions in a row.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Regulators Issue Updated CDD Guidelines

03/05/2024

Updated guidelines on beneficial ownership, company CDD, and enhanced CDD. New guideline on CDD for limited partnerships.

Enforcement

Australian Court Rules in ASIC’s Favour in ‘Qoin Wallet’ Case

03/05/2024

The ruling is the first court outcome against a non-cash payment facility involving crypto, ASIC’s Joe Longo noted.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Guidelines for Listing Transfers to Beijing Exchange

03/05/2024

The guidelines focus on transfers of listings from the NEEQ to improve the overall quality of BSE-listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Issues New Short Selling Regulations

03/05/2024

OJK said the regulations will ensure robust risk management and regulatory compliance by securities companies.