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Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025
The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Six Hong Kong and Mainland-based Entities
By Editors | 27/02/2025
Secondary sanctions were imposed against Hong Kong and Mainland entities that OFAC says procured drone components on behalf of Iran.
Enforcement
CFTC Issues New Advisory to Incentivise Self-Reporting of Violations
By Thisanka Siripala | 27/02/2025
The advisory introduces a new matrix which the CFTC will use to reward self-reporting of violations through reduced penalties.
Sanctions
US-made Goods Being Diverted to Russia via India – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025
Shipments to India from Boeing, Airbus and dozens of other Western companies have been making their way to Russia.
Sanctions
US Encourages FDI, Restricts China Over Security Concerns
By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025
The US has introduced measures to attract foreign investments while excluding China from key sectors.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Additional Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade Network
By Editors | 26/02/2025
The sanctions targets include entities based in Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, Iran, the UAE, Seychelles, and Liberia
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Reduces Reserve Requirement Ratio for Philippine Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025
The BSP says the RRR cut will promote financial intermediation. The cut is expected to release up to PHP 330 billion into the banking system.
AML / KYC
US Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Again in Effect
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025
FinCEN has set a new 21 March compliance deadline and said it would revise the BOI reporting rule to reduce regulatory burdens on lower-risk entities.
Enforcement
US SEC Dropping Cases Against Coinbase, OpenSea
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025
Coinbase said this is not just a victory for the company, but also for its customers, the US, and “individual freedom”.
Enforcement
FTX Begins Creditor Repayments After Three-Year Wait
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2025
The FTX estate has started distributing funds to creditors, with initial payouts prioritising small claims under $50,000.
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