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Sanctions
Sanctions Against Two Russians “Not Justified”, EU Court Rules
12/04/2024
The court ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to include Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven on the EU sanctions list.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Require Firms to Incorporate ESG in Internal Control Systems
12/04/2024
Listed companies and securities and futures firms will have until January 2025 to adjust their internal control and audit systems.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Warns Crypto Firm Uniswap of Impending Lawsuit
11/04/2024
Uniswap said it received a Wells notice from the SEC focusing on whether the tokens it offers are securities, which the company denies.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues New Guidelines to Boost Green Development
11/04/2024
Authorities will introduce carbon accounting standards for FIs, expand the scope of entities that can trade the carbon market, and increase credit support for green projects.
Market Infrastructure
US CHIPS Network Completes Migration to ISO 20022
11/04/2024
The CHIPS network, operated by The Clearing House, has become the first high-value payment system in the US to adopt ISO 20022.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches New Repo Clearing Service for Interbank Market
11/04/2024
The National Interbank Funding Center and Shanghai Clearing House launched a new general repo clearing service for the interbank bond market.
Market Infrastructure
EU Seeks to Coordinate T+1 Transition with UK, Switzerland
11/04/2024
The European T+1 Industry Task Force said alignment will reduce the complexity for multi-jurisdictional firms and minimise scoping issues.
Japan Attempts to Tackle Investment Scam Ads on Social Media
11/04/2024
A bill has been submitted to the Diet to implement requirements for social media platform operators to take action against false advertisements.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Authorities Issue New Directions to Enhance Payment Services
11/04/2024
The new measures require certain hotels and tourist attractions to accept domestic and overseas bank cards and cash, and offer foreign exchange services.
Securities / Derivatives
US Treasury Proposes Rules for New Stock Buyback Excise Tax
10/04/2024
Corporations that undertake stock buybacks will have to pay a 1% excise tax on the fair market value of net repurchased shares during a tax year.
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