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Financial Crime
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Sanctions Russians Linked to Moldova Destabilisation Efforts
By Editors | 23/02/2024
Six individuals and one entity were sanctioned for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening Moldova’s sovereignty and independence.
Anti-Money Laundering
Frankfurt Selected to Host EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
Frankfurt was chosen following a competitive bidding process that involved eight other countries. The AMLA will start operations in mid-2025.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.
Supervision & Enforcement
FSC Korea Warns the Consumer Finance Association for Violations
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
The FSC has issued a warning to the CFA and its chairman for violating the law and obstructing the FSS inspection.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong Launches Global Anti Corruption Academy
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024
The academy will offer tailored training on corruption prevision and AML to officers from around the world.
Trading & Investment
Regulatory Measures Not Aimed at Restricting Selling: CSRC
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The CSRC said investors’ rights to trade fairly and freely will be protected, but that it would continue to crack down on abnormal trading and illegal activities.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippines: BSP, PDIC Enhance Cooperative Arrangements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024
Banks will no longer need to submit some prudential reports separately to the PDIC, the BSP said.
Tokenisation
The Future of Securities Tokenisation and Crypto Regulation
By Hannah Cassidy | 22/02/2024
With crypto currencies and assets firmly lodged in the public mind, regulators need to lay guardrails to facilitate innovation and combat misbehaviour.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Approves 13th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
By Editors | 22/02/2024
The new sanctions package includes trade restrictions on Chinese and Indian companies for the first time.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Imposes First Sanctions Over Death of Alexei Navalny
By Editors | 22/02/2024
Sanctions were imposed against six individuals who oversaw the prison camp where Navalny was held leading up to his death.
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