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Sanctions

US Pressure Forces Austria’s Raiffeisen to Back Out of Russia Deal

By Editors | 22/03/2024

The deal would have helped to reduce Raiffeisen Bank’s exposure to Russia, but it would have involved a transaction with a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Progresses Work to Expand Green Bond Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2024

A new Infrastructure Bond Programme will be established and the Government Green Bond Scheme will be expanded and renamed to cover sustainable projects.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Nicaragua’s Attorney General for Corrupt Practices

By Editors | 21/03/2024

OFAC said Nicaragua’s Attorney General facilitated the theft of real property formerly belonging to independent media outlets, NGOs, and political prisoners.

AML / KYC

Top HK Official Addresses Frozen Remittances in Mainland China

By Editors | 21/03/2024

94 of 161 cases of frozen remittances from 2023 have been resolved as a result of the Customs and Excise Department’s intervention and bilateral negotiation.

Securities / Derivatives

First Commodity Exchange Licence Granted in Bangladesh

By Ajoy K Das | 21/03/2024

Chittagong Stock Exchange will establish Bangladesh’s first commodity exchange, initially offering cash-settled gold, cotton and crude oil derivatives contracts.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Offers Boost to Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2024

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation has signed a three-year strategic partnership with HSBC.

ESG / Sustainability

FSC Korea Unveils New Set of Measures to Boost Climate Finance

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2024

FIs will channel KRW 452 trillion into climate initiatives and the Ministry of Environment will take additional steps to promote green investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Opens Applications for Virtual Bank Licences

By Editors | 21/03/2024

True Corp, Gulf Energy Development and Siam Commercial Bank’s holding company are among those planning to apply for a licence.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Confirms Market Ban for LIC Employee in Front-running Case

By Ajoy K Das | 21/03/2024

An employee of Life Insurance Corporation of India as well as his family members and two family legal entities were banned from the securities market.

Enforcement

HK Court Jails Retail Trader for Fraud Involving Naked Short Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2024

In the first case of securities fraud involving illegal short selling in Hong Kong, a retail trader was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.

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