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Enforcement
China Establishes Anti-Corruption Body for Financial Sector
25/07/2024
The CCDI announced the establishment of a dedicated disciplinary body to tackle corruption in the financial sector.
Sanctions
UniCredit Drops Part of Appeal Against ECB’s Russia Exit Orders
25/07/2024
UniCredit said it has received “sufficient clarity” from the ECB on certain parts of its application to the GCEU.
Sanctions
Australia Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank
25/07/2024
Seven Israelis and a youth group were sanctioned for their involvement in violent attacks against Palestinian communities.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Exchange Considers Japan-Style Market Restructuring
25/07/2024
A restructuring would minimise overlaps between the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. The role of the KONEX market will also be reconsidered.
Sanctions
ECB to Develop Framework for Geopolitical Risk Assessments
25/07/2024
The ECB is working to develop a framework that it can use to deal with the impacts of geopolitical risks such as sanctions on EU banks.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions DPRK Procurement Network Based in China
25/07/2024
The action imposes sanctions on China-based individuals and entities involved in the procurement of items used in the production of North Korean ballistic missiles.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consult on Revised Guidance for CCyB Calculations
25/07/2024
The SPM module being revised provides guidance for banks on determining the RWA corresponding to their private sector credit exposures for the purpose of calculating CCyB ratios.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Scrutinises Deposit Rates Paid by Crypto Exchanges
25/07/2024
The FSS determined that Bithumb’s proposal to pay 4 percent per annum on customer deposits was unreasonably high and did not comply with supervisory regulations.
Fintech / Regtech
China Issues Regulations for Revised State Secrets Law
24/07/2024
Among other things, the regulations promise rewards for those who report information leaks or the illegal acquisition of state secrets.
Enforcement
Kakao’s Billionaire Founder Arrested in South Korea
24/07/2024
Kim Beom-su was arrested on allegations that he played a role in manipulating the stock price of K-pop agency SM Entertainment last year.
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