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Payments & Settlements
China UnionPay Launches Project to Optimise Payment Services
18/03/2024
China UnionPay will spend CNY 3 billion on acceptance terminal upgrades, signage placement and publicity in key cities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan to Offer Investment Visas to Venture Capitalists – Report
18/03/2024
A new five-year residency visa will reportedly be available to angel investors and venture capitalists in the next few months.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSC Korea to Take Hana CEO DLF Case to Supreme Court
18/03/2024
The FSC has decided to appeal a High Court ruling that nullified a reprimand warning imposed on Hana Financial Group CEO Ham Young-joo in 2020.
Market Risk
HKMA Finalises Rules on Market Risk, CVA Risk Capital
18/03/2024
The HKMA said the revised market risk and CVA risk capital frameworks will come into effect “on a day to be appointed”, but intended to be 1 January 2025.
PEPs & Sanctions
Russia Imposes New Personal Sanctions on 227 US Citizens
17/03/2024
The sanctions target several current and former State Department officials, along with journalists, researchers, and members of the business community.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Targets Another Vessel Over Iran Commodity Shipments
17/03/2024
The sanctions target a Panama-flagged vessel which OFAC says headed to China carrying Iranian commodities received on behalf of a Houthi financial facilitator.
PEPs & Sanctions
G7 Warns of Sanctions if Iran Delivers Missiles to Russia
17/03/2024
If Iran delivers ballistic missiles to Russia, Iran Air flights to European cities could be suspended, among other unspecified measures.
KYC & CDD
BSP Directs Banks to Prioritise PhilID in Customer KYC, Verification
15/03/2024
The BSP has identified the national ID, which is part of PhilSys, as a driver of financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Market Abuse
US Regulators Announce $350m Penalty for JPMorgan
15/03/2024
The action, taken to address trade surveillance deficiencies, requires the bank to seek regulatory approval to onboard any new trading venue.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: More Guidance Issued to Support FAR Implementation
15/03/2024
On top of guidance for banks, APRA and ASIC issued a consultation on FAR implementation for insurance and superannuation entities.
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