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Crypto / Digital Assets
US Treasury Lobbies for Powers to Pursue Foreign Crypto Firms
30/11/2023
Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said Treasury is calling for legislation authorising OFAC to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction over transactions in USD-pegged stablecoins.
APRA Consults on Next Phase of Super Fund Reporting Requirements
30/11/2023
The new collections will include data on trustee boards, product distribution arrangements, investment governance, investment manager costs, and financial statements.
Enforcement
Korean Banks, Brokers, Execs Sanctioned Over Mis-sold Funds
30/11/2023
A number of CEOs and former CEOs were sanctioned over the mis-selling of funds tied to Lime Asset Management and Optimus Asset Management.
SEBI to Amend Regulatory Framework for Special Situation Funds
30/11/2023
The revised framework proposes a dedicated supervisory framework for Special Situation Funds, and a prohibition on investing in related parties.
Securities / Derivatives
UK Court Rules That LME Nickel Trade Cancellations Were Lawful
30/11/2023
The court ruling supports the LME’s argument that its actions in March 2022 were necessary to prevent a potential market collapse.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hong Kong, Singapore Companies for Iran Trade
30/11/2023
Sanctions target more than 20 individuals and entities accused of facilitating Iranian defence sector through companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, and elsewhere.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia and UN Global Compact Network Collaborate on Sustainability
29/11/2023
Bursa Malaysia and UNGCMYB will explore several initiatives to support the upskilling of sustainability practitioners of PLCs and SMEs.
AML / KYC
MAS Spotlights Interest Rate and Money Laundering Risks
29/11/2023
The latest Financial Stability Review discusses the impact of rising global interest rates on households and increased concerns over money laundering.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Insurers Team Up to Invest in Stock Market
29/11/2023
China Life Insurance and New China Life Insurance will set up a new fund to invest in stocks, responding to calls from regulators for insurers to step up support for the market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firm Zipmex Suspends Operations Due to Capital Shortfall
29/11/2023
Thailand’s laws require digital assets businesses to suspend business operations if they are unable to maintain the net liquid capital requirement.
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