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Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Convicts Two Former Brokers for False Trading
25/04/2024
Former representatives of KGI Asia Limited and South China Securities Limited will be sentenced on 16 May 2024.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Guidance for Revised Credit Risk Framework
25/04/2024
The guidance seeks to address interpretative issues raised in previous consultations on the implementation of the revised credit risk framework in Hong Kong.
Sanctions
US President Signs National Security Package Into Law
25/04/2024
Among other things, the package broadens sanctions on Iran, allows confiscation of Russian assets, and requires TikTok to separate from ByteDance.
Enforcement
Former Bank of China Chairman Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges
25/04/2024
Liu Liange facilitated CNY 3.32 billion in loans to enterprises that did not meet the relevant requirements, resulting in losses of over CNY 190 million.
Sanctions
Russian Court Orders Seizure of JPMorgan Assets
25/04/2024
State-owned VTB Bank filed the lawsuit in an attempt to recover USD 439.5 million in funds that were frozen by JPMorgan due to sanctions.
Sanctions
Pakistan, Iran Agree to ‘Expeditiously’ Finalise Trade Agreement
25/04/2024
Pakistan and Iran aim to increase bilateral trade, cooperate on energy, and complete a gas pipeline project. The US has warned Pakistan of the risk of sanctions.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea to Release Draft ESG Disclosure Standards Next Week
24/04/2024
The standards will make climate-related disclosures mandatory and non-climate-related ESG elements voluntary.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Enhance Capital Market Access for Tech Firms
24/04/2024
New measures aim to drive investment in domestic tech firms through IPOs, M&A, bond issuance, and PE/VC investments, including by foreign institutions.
Capital / Liquidity
New Zealand Announces Reforms to Improve Access to Loans
24/04/2024
The government will revoke the affordability regulations introduced in 2021 and improve dispute resolution, among other measures.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Seeks Feedback on Potential Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle
24/04/2024
ASX is seeking industry feedback on the impacts of transitioning from T+2 to T+1 settlement in Australia.
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