Trading & Investment

EU Council Adopts New AIFMD, UCITS Rules

27/02/2024

The new rules enhance the integration of asset management markets in Europe, the European Council said.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Extends REITs Annual Report Timeline

27/02/2024

This adjustment aligns the reporting timeline for listed REITs with that of public-listed companies, the SC said.

PEPs & Sanctions

Ukraine Calls on FATF to Take Stronger Action on Russia

26/02/2024

Russia has been procuring missiles from Iran and North Korea for use against Ukraine in violation of UN sanctions, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry said.

PEPs & Sanctions

Sanctions Against Chinese Firms are “Unlawful” – MOFCOM

26/02/2024

China’s Ministry of Commerce said the sanctions will have a negative impact on economic and trade relations with the EU and UK.

Structural Regulation

Australian Senator Calls for New Financial System Inquiry

26/02/2024

Senator Andrew Bragg said ASIC and APRA are failing in their mandates and that the twin peaks model has “had its day”.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia is Procuring Tank Parts Made in Japan, Taiwan via China

25/02/2024

A Belarusian-owned company in Shenzhen has reportedly been acquiring tank parts from Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers for use by Russia.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Sanctions Packages Announced to Mark Ukraine War Anniversary

25/02/2024

The US, EU, Canada, Japan and Australia announced new Russia-related sanctions, including Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Thai companies among their targets.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Passes Resolution to Revoke Zipmex Crypto Licence

23/02/2024

The SEC says Zipmex’s business licence needs to be revoked to prevent further harm to clients’ interests, after the company failed to resolve deficiencies by another deadline.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Unveils Five Enforcement Actions Involving Russian Oligarchs

23/02/2024

The actions, including charges against the CEO of Russia’s VTB Bank, were unveiled just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.