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    Sanctions

    US Commerce Dept Fines Chipmaker Over Shipments to China

    By Editors | 04/11/2024

    The chipmaker shipped semiconductor wafers to a Chinese firm on the Entity List without a licence, due to a data entry error that impacted its transaction screening system.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Issues New Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Maritime Industry

    By Editors | 03/11/2024

    The guidance describes five scenarios indicative of sanctions evasion and offers recommendations for maritime sector stakeholders.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Nasdaq, Cboe Challenge SEC Amendments to Reg-NMS

    By Thisanka Siripala | 01/11/2024

    The amendments lower the cap on fees that exchanges can charge brokers for accessing the best displayed prices.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FTX’s Former Engineering Director Spared Prison Time

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2024

    Nishad Singh has avoided prison time after cooperating with prosecutors. But the court has ordered him to pay $11bn in restitution.

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    US Publishes First Ever National Strategy on Financial Inclusion

    By Editors | 01/11/2024

    The strategy calls on FIs to help consumers open transaction accounts, expand credit access for underserved communities, and help consumers build retirement savings.

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    Sanctions

    US Targets Almost 400 Entities in Latest Russia Sanctions Package

    By Editors | 01/11/2024

    The action targets individuals and entities across 17 jurisdictions, including India, China, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the UK.

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    US, Taiwan to Start Negotiating Agreement to Address Double Taxation

    By Editors | 01/11/2024

    Currently, Taiwanese businesses and individuals are taxed on their income by both the US and Taiwanese governments.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand: SEC, SET Sign MoU to Enhance Supervisory Cooperation

    By Editors | 31/10/2024

    The SEC and SET will collaborate on supervision, market monitoring, enforcement of laws, and issuing regulations.

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    Sanctions

    US Finalises Rule Blocking Investments in Chinese Technology

    By Editors | 31/10/2024

    The rule seeks to prevent the use of US resources to finance China-made semiconductors, quantum computing tech and AI.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Consults on 2nd Version of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2024

    The updated draft taxonomy covers agriculture, buildings and real estate, the manufacturing industry, and waste management.

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