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The PCAOB said it is unclear whether full access to relevant audit documentation will be granted, and that any agreement would only be a “first step”.

The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.

The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.

The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.

Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.

The additional budget is to allow FinCEN to respond to the situation in Ukraine, including expenses foreign government personnel to attend meetings and training.

FinCEN is meanwhile taking steps to boost cooperation with the FIUs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the UK , and the Netherlands.

Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.

Private US securities offerings by China-based companies could become subject to the same scrutiny as publicly traded securities, says Nick Morgan.