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Structural Regulation
New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China
04/12/2024
The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.
Trading & Investment
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap
04/12/2024
The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules
04/12/2024
ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.
Trading & Investment
TPEx to Launch Co-branded Indices With ICE Data Indices
04/12/2024
New index-based products are expected to be launched in Q1 2025, providing Taiwan investors with a broader selection of passive investment options.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Former CEO of Celsius Network Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges
04/12/2024
Alex Mashinsky misled investors about the financial condition of Celsius and used customer funds to manipulate the value of a digital token the company issued.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions 14 Entities, 21 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels Used by Iran
04/12/2024
The vessels targeted mostly have Panama or Cook Islands flags. The entities targeted are based in China, India, Hong Kong, and six other countries.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Announces Magnitsky Sanctions Targeting Former Uzbekistan Officials
04/12/2024
The three former officials were involved in human trafficking and physical and sexual violence against children at a state-run orphanage.
Supervision & Enforcement
UK FCA Finalises Updates to Financial Crime Guide
04/12/2024
The financial crime guide is updated to provide additional guidance on sanctions, proliferation financing, transaction monitoring and cryptoassets.
Trading & Investment
US SEC Approves First ‘Around the Clock’ Stock Exchange
03/12/2024
The SEC will allow 24X National Exchange to start offering US daytime trading and later add overnight trading if certain requirements are met.
DeFi & Web3
Permissionless Blockchains Can Enhance Traditional Financial Services
03/12/2024
European Commission report says public permissionless blockchains represent a promising alternative to permissioned platforms.
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