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Enforcement
US, UK Jointly Sanction Russian Ransomware Actors
12/02/2023
The first-of-its-kind joint action marks the first time suspected ransomware operators have been designated under the UK sanctions regime.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Considers Higher Foreign Ownership Limits at Banks
12/02/2023
A higher foreign ownership limit of 49 percent is being considered for banks that participate in restructuring weak credit institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Updates SBL Framework for Islamic Securities
12/02/2023
A new remedial option allows users to recall or acquire back securities if their status changes to Shariah non-compliant.
PBOC Issues New Rules for FHCs on Related-Party Transactions
12/02/2023
Financial holding companies have to set upper limits for related-party transactions and establish systems for their management, reporting and disclosure.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Slew of Rule Changes for Alternative Investment Funds
12/02/2023
SEBI proposes to eliminate upfront fees charged to investors in AIFs, and to require mandatory dematerialisation of AIF units, among other changes.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Loosens Rules on Meeting Minimum Public Float Requirement
11/02/2023
Listed companies are allowed to increase public float through the exercise of options, the allotment of shares under an ESOP, and by selling promoter shares to an ETF.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
11/02/2023
The Russian national and unnamed co-conspirators allegedly laundered at least USD 70 million in ransom proceeds using cryptocurrency.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia to Review Modernising Business Registers Programme
11/02/2023
The programme involves consolidating dozens of registers into a single platform run by a one-stop shop service.
Market Infrastructure
China: NDRC Establishes New Foreign Debt Regulatory Regime
10/02/2023
The new regime also covers indirect borrowings by Chinese enterprises and entities they control, as well as foreign debt incurred under red-chip and VIE structures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Laos Launches CBDC Proof of Concept with Soramitsu
10/02/2023
The PoC aims to assess how a CBDC can promote financial inclusion, improve cross-border remittances, and modernise Laotian payment systems.
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