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Securities / Derivatives
China Works to Curb Domestic Access to Offshore LGFV Debt
27/04/2024
Registrations stop for new credit-linked notes backed by offshore LGFV debt. QDLP fund managers asked about exposures to offshore LGFV debt.
Sanctions
Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations
27/04/2024
Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Launches New Standards to Support Orderly CCP Resolution
26/04/2024
The new standard aims to ensure that resolution authorities have ready access to resolution-specific financial resources and tools.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announces More Sanctions for Iran’s Airstrike
26/04/2024
The US targeted 16 entities, eight individuals, five vessels and one aircraft. The UK and Canada also sanctioned targets involved in Iran’s drone and missile industries.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Consults on Guidance to Enhance ESG Disclosures
26/04/2024
The guidance is aimed at enhancing ESG disclosures for five sectors, namely energy, transport & storage, construction & real estate, agriculture and manufacturing.
Enforcement
DOJ Charges Two Chinese Nationals for IEEPA Violations
26/04/2024
The two individuals (one arrested) conspired to evade export controls to obtain US chip-making technology for a prohibited Chinese company.
Sanctions
US, Japan, Korea to Collaborate on Technology Export Controls
26/04/2024
The launch of the “Disruptive Technology Protection Network” comes amid US calls for Japan and Korea to tighten controls on chip-related exports to China.
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.
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