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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.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes Revisions to Capital Framework for AEs & ACHs
05/12/2023
The current capital framework for Approved Exchanges and Approved Clearing Houses may not adequately address liquidity risks, MAS said.
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