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PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Prompt China Banks to Review Russia Business
18/01/2024
The threat of secondary sanctions has prompted Chinese state-owned banks to review their Russian business and sever ties with clients on the sanctions list.
Sustainable Finance
UK FCA Forms New Sustainability Working Group for Advice Sector
18/01/2024
The working group will report in the second half of 2024 on how the financial advice sector can deliver good sustainable finance practices.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Redesignates Yemen’s Houthis as Global Terrorist Group
18/01/2024
The designation comes with sanctions that target the group’s sources of financing and restrict its access to financial markets.
Clearing & Post-Trade
India’s Proposal for T+0 Settlement Will Fragment Market: ASIFMA
18/01/2024
ASIFMA suggests that SEBI wait to see the impact from the US move to T+1 settlement before proceeding to a shorter settlement cycle in India.
Structural Regulation
China Reverses Course on Allowing Net Sellers of Equity – Report
18/01/2024
Regulators have reimposed restrictions on securities firms, asking them to avoid being net sellers of equities on certain days.
Trading & Investment
Korea to Make Capital Market More “Friendly” to Investors
17/01/2024
A new programme will be introduced to promote valuations improvements for companies and incentivise better disclosure practices.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Xi Jinping Unveils Roadmap for Achieving ‘Financial Powerhouse’ Status
17/01/2024
The Chinese President highlighted the need for stronger connectivity between domestic and foreign financial markets and greater influence over international rules.
PEPs & Sanctions
S. Korea Imposes Sanctions to Block DPRK Maritime Activities
17/01/2024
The sanctions target ships, individuals, and organisations for “illegal maritime activities that support North Korea’s nuclear and missile development.”
Structural Regulation
Tokyo Bourse Names Firms With Capital Efficiency Plans
16/01/2024
The list is intended to “name and shame” companies that don’t disclose plans to increase their capital efficiency
Trading & Investment
Malaysia to Exempt Unit Trusts from CGT, FSI Tax
16/01/2024
The exemption on CGT is effective until 31 Dec 2028. The exemption on FSI is effective until 31 Dec 2026.
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