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ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Allows SMEs, Startups to Issue Sustainable Debt
By Editors | 08/04/2024
SMEs and startups are now allowed to offer sustainable debt instruments through crowdfunding and private placement channels.
Enforcement
US Court Sets Jan 2026 for Huawei Sanctions Evasion Trial
By Editors | 08/04/2024
The trial date was set as a placeholder after settlement negotiations between the DOJ and Huawei ended in an impasse.
AML / KYC
US, China Secure New Agreement to Cooperate on AML
By Editors | 07/04/2024
Janet Yellen said the US and China will share best practices and provide updates on the actions being taken to close loopholes.
Enforcement
US Jury Finds Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Liable for Fraud
By Editors | 06/04/2024
Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwon deceived investors about its algorithmic stablecoin UST, a jury found after a nine-day trial.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Court Jails Bulgarian National Over “OneCoin” Fraud
By Editors | 06/04/2024
Irina Dilkinska assisted in running OneCoin’s day-to-day operations and laundered fraudulently obtained proceeds to the Cayman Islands.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Pauses Implementation of New Climate Disclosure Rules
By Editors | 06/04/2024
The SEC issued an order to stay the new climate-related disclosure rules pending the resolution of six cases challenging their validity.
Enforcement
Two Men Admit to Conspiracy to Export Aircraft Parts to Russia
By Editors | 05/04/2024
The two Russian nationals falsely claimed the parts were intended for countries other than Russia. US authorities stopped multiple shipments.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions 13 Vessels Over Iran Commodity Shipments
By Editors | 05/04/2024
The vessels, operated by UAE-based Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, are “deeply involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple Announces Plans to Issue USD-backed Stablecoin
By Editors | 05/04/2024
Ripple said its reserve assets will be audited by a third-party accounting firm and that it will publish monthly attestations.
Enforcement
US SEC Fines Another Investment Adviser Over Text Messaging
By Editors | 04/04/2024
Senvest Management was fined $6.5mn for failing to preserve business communications that took place on personal devices and messaging apps.
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