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Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Sanctions

US Revokes Licences Allowing Chip Exports to Huawei

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Some companies have been notified that their licences to ship goods to Huawei are effectively revoked.

AML / KYC

Thailand Targets Mule Accounts in Scam Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 07/05/2024

Over 300,000 mule accounts have been closed since November. Further measures to address mule accounts in development.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Examining Proposals to Boost Stock Market: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2024

The proposals would encourage stock investments by family offices, wealth management businesses, pension funds and sovereign funds.

Sanctions

EU Commission Proposes 14th Russia Sanctions Package

By Editors | 07/05/2024

The package targets transshipments of Russian LNG, “shadow fleet” vessels, the SPFS interbank messaging service, and non-EU companies that help Russia.

Enforcement

Korea’s Naked Short Selling Probe Has Reached 14 Banks

By Editors | 07/05/2024

Two banks already face penalties. The FSS will review penalties for seven others. Five more are still being probed.

Enforcement

BNM Publishes Document Detailing its Enforcement Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2024

BNM says increased transparency should “foster confidence” in its role as a regulator and supervisor.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Issues Notice on Fund Data Submission Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2024

Notice SFA 04-N23 specifies monthly and daily submission requirements applicable to managers of authorised CIS, excluding REITs.