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AML / KYC
Banque Pictet to Pay $123m to Settle US Tax Evasion Case
06/12/2023
Banque Pictet helped US taxpayers to use coded accounts, foreign trusts and entities, nominee beneficiaries and other “deceits” to conceal their income and assets abroad.
Sanctions
US Treasury Announces “Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force”
06/12/2023
Initiative is aimed at streamlining the US Treasury Department’s efforts to combat trafficking of illicit fentanyl.
Sanctions
US Government Offers Bounty for Russian National Accused of Sanctions Busting
06/12/2023
US government offers USD 7 million reward for individual accused of smuggling sensitive technology to Russia and money laundering via a German trading company.
Enforcement
China Fines Citic Bank and Others for Regulator Violations
06/12/2023
China Citic Bank was fined CNY 225 million for 56 regulatory violations. Multiple other banks, asset managers, and insurers were also fined.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Belgium-based Network for Russian Military Procurement
06/12/2023
US sanctions five individuals and nine entities as DOJ unseals indictments targeting illicit Russian military procurement.
Australia Consults on Improving Super Fund Retirement Outcomes
06/12/2023
Discussion paper examines how super funds can better support members and deliver better retirement income products and services.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA, LSEG to Develop Practitioner Guide for Islamic Bonds
06/12/2023
The guidance will set out how Sukuk may be labelled as Green or Sustainability, in line with ICMA’s Green Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guidelines.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Unveils Asia-focused Blended Finance Initiative
05/12/2023
The blended finance platform will bring together concessional as well as commercial capital to invest in green and transition projects.
Securities / Derivatives
UK FCA Consults on Regulatory Approach for Overseas Funds
05/12/2023
The new regime will provide a “streamlined process” for overseas funds to market to UK retail customers if the government finds a jurisdiction equivalent.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Proposes Standards for Carbon Credit Derivatives
05/12/2023
The guidance adopts standards from the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and introduces quality standards for carbon offsets tied to derivative contracts.
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