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AML / KYC
National Risk Assessment Reinforces Need for AML Reforms: AUSTRAC CEO
20/06/2024
AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the need to respond to the vulnerabilities posed by professional services firms is now “more critical than ever”.
Sanctions
Canada Designates Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Organisation
20/06/2024
The designation means Canadian FIs are required to immediately freeze the property of the IRGC, and it is a criminal offence for Canadians to support the group.
Sanctions
Canada Imposes More Sanctions Over Alexei Navalny’s Death
19/06/2024
This is Canada’s 5th package of sanctions imposed in response to the poisoning, imprisonment and death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Addresses Concerns About Securities Lending Activity
19/06/2024
The CSRC said the securities lending balance is at its lowest level since the start of the year, but that it would step up oversight against irregularities.
Securities / Derivatives
NZX Proposes to Relax Market Maker Eligibility Requirements
19/06/2024
NZX proposes to allow non-trading participants to become designated market makers to support increased liquidity and market efficiency.
AML / KYC
US Uncovers Drug Cartel Alliance With Chinese Money Launderers
19/06/2024
US authorities uncovered a partnership between Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and a Chinese underground money laundering syndicate.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Conduct Final Trials for Extended FX Trading Hours
19/06/2024
As of 1 July, onshore dollar-won trading will close at 2am, compared to 3.30pm currently. Final tests will be carried out this week.
Singapore, Cambodia Launch Financial Transparency Corridor
19/06/2024
The initiative will enable better credit risk assessments by participating FIs in both countries and improve access to financing for SME trade.
Sanctions
Sanctioned Russian Billionaire Files Lawsuit Against UBS – Reports
19/06/2024
Alisher Usmanov claims that STRs filed by UBS were “unsubstantiated, if not knowingly false” and triggered an illegal criminal investigation against him.
Enforcement
‘Gemini Earn’ Investors Secure Full Recovery of Crypto Assets
18/06/2024
The NYAG’s claims against Gemini are now fully resolved, with Gemini Earn users receiving full recovery of the digital assets owed to them.
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