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International
Sanctions
Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations
By Editors | 27/04/2024
Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.
Capital / Liquidity
Revised BCBS Standards on Banking Supervision Take Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2024
BCBS will also publish new proposed guidelines for banks in the coming week on counterparty credit risk management.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Launches New Standards to Support Orderly CCP Resolution
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The new standard aims to ensure that resolution authorities have ready access to resolution-specific financial resources and tools.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announces More Sanctions for Iran’s Airstrike
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The US targeted 16 entities, eight individuals, five vessels and one aircraft. The UK and Canada also sanctioned targets involved in Iran’s drone and missile industries.
Enforcement
DOJ Charges Two Chinese Nationals for IEEPA Violations
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The two individuals (one arrested) conspired to evade export controls to obtain US chip-making technology for a prohibited Chinese company.
Sanctions
US President Signs National Security Package Into Law
By Editors | 25/04/2024
Among other things, the package broadens sanctions on Iran, allows confiscation of Russian assets, and requires TikTok to separate from ByteDance.
Enforcement
US SEC Asks Court to Force Terraform Labs and Founder to Pay $5.3b
By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024
The SEC argues that Terraform Labs and Do Kwon have not shown remorse for their conduct and are likely to commit additional violations.
Sanctions
Russian Court Orders Seizure of JPMorgan Assets
By Editors | 25/04/2024
State-owned VTB Bank filed the lawsuit in an attempt to recover USD 439.5 million in funds that were frozen by JPMorgan due to sanctions.
Sanctions
Pakistan, Iran Agree to ‘Expeditiously’ Finalise Trade Agreement
By Editors | 25/04/2024
Pakistan and Iran aim to increase bilateral trade, cooperate on energy, and complete a gas pipeline project. The US has warned Pakistan of the risk of sanctions.
Enforcement
Global Operation Takes Down ‘LabHost’ Cybercrime Service
By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024
LabHost offered a service since 2021 that enabled over 10,000 cybercriminals to create fake websites and conduct phishing campaigns.
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