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AML / KYC
EU Lawmakers Reach Agreement on AMLA Establishment
14/12/2023
Co-rapporteur Eva Maria Poptcheva said the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority will be a “game changer to crack down on dirty money in the EU”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan: Expert Panel Calls for CBDC Preparations to Start
14/12/2023
A panel of experts said work should begin “without delay” on laying the legal groundwork for the issuance of a digital yen.
Sanctions
US and UK Announce New Round of Sanctions on Hamas Leadership
14/12/2023
The coordinated US and UK asset freezes and travel bans target Hamas leaders and financiers throughout the Middle East.
Enforcement
Crypto Exchange Pays OFAC USD 1.2 Million to Settle Crimea Violations
14/12/2023
US-based CoinList Markets processed 989 transactions on behalf of users in the Crimea region in violation of OFAC sanctions regulations.
ESG / Sustainability
COP28 Nations Agree to ‘Transition Away’ from Fossil Fuels
14/12/2023
The agreement calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems and boost renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency.
Market Infrastructure
RBNZ Returns to Single Mandate, Renewing Focus on Inflation
14/12/2023
The RBNZ was tasked with a dual mandate in 2018, targeting both low inflation and full employment. “This change was a mistake,” said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Sets Requirements on Disclosure of Director Remuneration
13/12/2023
Financial holding companies, banks, securities firms and insurers will have to disclose director remuneration under specified conditions.
Enforcement
China NFRA to Apply More Discretion in Penalty Decisions
13/12/2023
The NFRA says it will strictly abide by the principles of legality, proportionality, and due process when handing out penalties to banks and insurers.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Establishes Yuan Clearing Arrangement With Serbia
13/12/2023
Agreements to establish yuan clearing arrangements have also recently been signed with Cambodia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos and Pakistan.
Taiwan FSC Completes Review to Identify Outdated Regulations
13/12/2023
Nearly 9,000 letters and orders will be removed as of 20 December. Four new measures will be adopted in 2024 to improve the regulatory environment.
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