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Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Removes 27 Chinese Companies from “Unverified List”
25/08/2023
The Unverified List is part of the US Export Administration Regulations. A company may be placed on the list when certain information about it cannot be verified.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Considers Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB
25/08/2023
Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said as much as 68% of the 1MDB losses have been recovered, but that his administration is considering ways to recover more from Goldman.
Securities / Derivatives
Allianz, Blackstone Receive New Regulatory Approvals in China
24/08/2023
Allianz Global Investors received approval to set up an onshore fund management company. Blackstone received a QDLP licence.
Sanctions
OFAC Expands Sanctions on Jet Fuel for Myanmar Military
24/08/2023
One of the sanctioned individuals helps Myanmar’s military regime procure jet fuel through Singapore-based holding companies.
Fintech / Regtech
China Allows New Accounting Treatment of Data Resources
24/08/2023
Under the new rules, companies will be able to classify their data as intangible assets. Data held for sale can be recognised as inventories.
Enforcement
UK Energy Regulator Fines Morgan Stanley Over WhatsApp Use
24/08/2023
This is the first-ever fine issued in the UK for failures to record and retain electronic communications relating to energy market trades.
Capital / Liquidity
CPMI-IOSCO Takes Stock of CCP Practices for Addressing Non-default Losses
24/08/2023
CPMI and IOSCO intend to publicly consult on further guidance for CCPs on addressing NDLs arising from scenarios like system outages and cyber attacks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Adopts New Rules for Private Fund Advisers
24/08/2023
The new rules will help promote greater competition and thereby efficiency, said SEC chair Gary Gensler.
Market Infrastructure
China Announces Tax Incentives to Support Capital Market
24/08/2023
The tax benefits are applicable to depositary receipts, commodity futures, Stock Connect, the MRF programme, equity incentives and VC firms.
Securities / Derivatives
Beijing Exchange Optimises Stock Issuance and Listing Process
23/08/2023
The BSE said the improvements will reduce the overall time spent on pricing, issuance and listing from 13 trading days to just 10 trading days.
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