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Sanctions
OFAC Unveils New Sanctions Against Iranian Cyber Actors
By Editors | 24/04/2024
Two entities and four individuals were sanctioned for the roles in targeting US entities with ransomware, spear phishing and malware attacks.
Sanctions
JPMorgan Sues Russia’s VTB Over Blocked Funds – Report
By Editors | 23/04/2024
JPMorgan said VTB Bank has filed a lawsuit in Russia that may enable it to seize the US bank’s assets abroad.
Enforcement
Bankman-Fried to Help Investors Pursue Celebrities Who Endorsed FTX
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2024
Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to help a group of investors pursue civil claims against celebrity endorsers of FTX, potentially freeing himself from civil liability.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Start Blocking Unlicensed Crypto Providers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2024
Thailand’s SEC and MDES will start blocking unlicensed digital asset platforms in the country to curb money laundering and online crime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Jury Convicts Mango Markets Trader for Crypto Manipulation
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2024
Avraham Eisenberg was found guilty in the first US prosecution involving the manipulation of cryptocurrency through open-market trades.
Securities / Derivatives
NYSE Considers Introducing Round-the-clock Stock Trading
By Editors | 22/04/2024
NYSE is surveying the market on whether round-the-clock trading should take place only through the five-day work week or over weekends as well.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Scraps Minimum Commission Rule for Stockbrokers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2024
The SEC says the removal of the minimum commission requirement will boost stock market activity and draw in retail investors.
Enforcement
OFAC Penalises Thai Petrochemical Firm for Sanctions Violations
By Editors | 21/04/2024
A unit of a Siam Cement Group subsidiary obfuscated the Iranian origin of polyethylene resin, causing US banks to unknowingly process transfers that violated sanctions.
ESG / Sustainability
ISDA Offers Recommendations to Address Greenwashing in VCMs
By Editors | 21/04/2024
Firms should improve third-party oversight and monitoring in respect of the due diligence being done on VCCs, protocol quality, rating programmes and advisors.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Four Entities Over Pakistan Missile Inputs
By Editors | 21/04/2024
One Belarus-based and three China-based entities were sanctioned for supplying Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme.
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