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Sanctions
US Extends Iran Sanctions Waiver Used by Iraq
14/03/2024
The waiver allows Iraq to pay Iran for electricity and natural gas imports into escrow accounts, where the funds can only be used for humanitarian supplies.
Sanctions
EU Considers Sanctions Package Targeting Russia Facilitators
14/03/2024
The EU sanctions could target Belarus, North Korea, Iran and other third countries where entities enable Russian access to weapons and sensitive technology.
Capital / Liquidity
China Directs Banks to Stop Issuing Guarantees for LGFV Bonds
14/03/2024
An estimated $445bn worth of public bonds issued by local government financing vehicles need to be repaid by the end of 2024.
China Pledges to More Support for Innovation, Green Development
14/03/2024
The NFRA is looking to enrich the green financial product ecosystem, and potentially using state-run asset managers to invest in innovative firms.
Sanctions
EU Parliament Approves Rules Criminalising Sanctions Violations
14/03/2024
Sanctions violations and circumvention will be punished with up to five years in jail for individuals and fines for companies.
AML / KYC
US Court Convicts Alleged Founder of Crypto Mixer ‘Bitcoin Fog’
14/03/2024
Russian-Swiss national Roman Sterlingov was found guilty on four charges, though he maintained his innocence during the jury trial.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX to Implement New Bond Listing Process from 1 April
13/03/2024
The changes are required to ensure any issues encountered in the issuance process are fully resolved before listing on the market.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Revises Derivative Reporting Rules to Adopt November Proposals
13/03/2024
Other changes proposed in February 2024 have not yet been adopted. The new reporting requirements for OTC derivatives are due to come into effect on 21 October.
Sanctions
Russia Importing UK Luxury Cars via Azerbaijan – Reports
13/03/2024
Azerbaijan received £273mn in vehicle imports from the UK in 2023, a 1,860% increase from the five-year period preceding 2022.
Sanctions
Switzerland Opens First Russia Sanctions-related Criminal Probe
13/03/2024
The company being probed is understood to be a commodity trading firm that used a UAE subsidiary to circumvent Swiss sanctions against Russia.
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