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Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Launches New Tokenisation Initiatives Under Project Guardian
16/11/2023
Five new industry pilots have been initiated. A new funds workstream and new digital infrastructure initiatives being launched.
Market Infrastructure
China: NFRA, CSRC Publish New Details on Scope of Responsibilities
16/11/2023
The NFRA was established in May as a new body to oversee all sectors of the financial industry, except securities, though it is absorbing investor protection responsibilities from the CSRC.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Outlines 2024 Work Priorities, Cites Financial Stability Concerns
16/11/2023
FSB discussed “pockets of remaining banking-sector vulnerabilities” and ongoing work to implement the regulatory framework for crypto and stablecoins.
Enforcement
US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions
16/11/2023
US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.
AML / KYC
SFC Issues Updated AML/CFT Self-Assessment Checklist
15/11/2023
The updated checklist incorporates the May revisions to the SFC’s existing AML/CFT guideline, including to apply additional questions on virtual asset activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SC Ventures, FundBridge to Create First Tokenised SGD Government Bond Fund
15/11/2023
FundBridge Capital will use a new tokenisation platform known as Libeara to create the tokenised Singapore dollar government bond fund.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2023 – Results Announcement
15/11/2023
Regulation Asia held its sixth annual Awards ceremony on 14 November 2023. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.
AML / KYC
OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians
15/11/2023
OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.
Enforcement
OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions
15/11/2023
US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.
Sanctions
US and UK Announce Sanctions on Hamas Leaders and Financiers
15/11/2023
Latest coordinated US and UK sanctions target Hamas leadership and financial channels in the Middle East.
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