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PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets Fuel Procurement Network in Latest DPRK Sanctions
11/10/2022
The sanctions are against two Singapore companies, a Marshall Islands entity, and two individuals for illicit ship-to-ship transfers to deliver fuel to North Korea.
Payments & Settlements
FSB Unveils Plans for Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments Work
11/10/2022
The prioritisation plan emphasises a need to strengthen external engagement and partnerships to take forward the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Says Hong Kong Risks Becoming Haven for Sanctioned Russians
11/10/2022
The warning came days after Hong Kong indicated it would not pursue action against a superyacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch that docked in the city.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Victims Have Lost HKD 2.6 billion to Scams This Year
10/10/2022
Online investment fraud accounted for HKD 540 million of all online scams, which is largely attributed to an increase in crypto-related scams.
Capital Adequacy
European Commission May Scrap Stricter Foreign Bank Rules
10/10/2022
Proposed requirements that would automatically require foreign banks to set up a subsidiary if they reach a certain size may […]
Structural Regulation
SEBI Cancels Rating Agency Licence for the First Time
10/10/2022
Brickwork Ratings India failed to exercise proper skill, care and diligence while discharging its duties as a credit rating agency, SEBI said.
Data Privacy
US, EU Move to Adopt New Data Sharing Framework
10/10/2022
The legal basis for transatlantic data transfers has been uncertain since 2020, after the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid under EU law.
Trading & Investment
BSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange
10/10/2022
The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.
Credit Risk
Philippines Set to Adopt Standardised Forms for Loan Applications
10/10/2022
Lenders will be required to use standard loan application forms, which will make credit more accessible to small businesses.
Cybersecurity
BNM Calls for Heightened Vigilance Over Payment Card Activity
10/10/2022
Payment gateway service provider iPay88 experienced a breach earlier this year affecting card data from online transactions.
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