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Sanctions
EU Already Preparing Next Package of Russia Sanctions
By Editors | 24/12/2024
The EU intends to adopt the 16th package in February to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sanctions
Calls Grow for Sanctions Against Syria to be Lifted
By Editors | 24/12/2024
The UN special envoy to Syria, as well as Turkiye and Qatar, have called for international sanctions on Syria to be quickly lifted.
Big Picture
Europol Examines Criminal Abuse of Legal Business Structures
By Manesh Samtani | 24/12/2024
New Europol report details how legal business structures are used to enable and disguise organised crime and launder criminal proceeds.
Sanctions
US, UK Impose Human Rights Sanctions Against Georgian Officials
By Editors | 21/12/2024
The sanctions were imposed over a violent crackdown by Georgia’s government against protestors, opposition figures and members of the media
Crypto / Digital Assets
ESMA Releases Last Batch of Policy Documents for MiCA
By Editors | 19/12/2024
The new package includes standards on preventing market abuse and guidelines on suitability and crypto-asset transfer services.
Sanctions
Europe Announces Measures to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
By Editors | 19/12/2024
12 countries will work together to counter the shadow fleet by checking suspicious vessels for valid insurance documents.
Securities / Derivatives
FCA Proposes Rules for New Stock Market for Private Companies
By Editors | 18/12/2024
PISCES will allow private and other unquoted UK and overseas companies to trade their securities during intermittent trading windows.
Sanctions
UK Imposes Sanctions on 20 More Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
By Editors | 18/12/2024
Shadow fleet ships are left “idling uselessly outside ports, which is costing Putin and his war effort millions in wasted funds,” the UK said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FCA Proposes New Rules to Prevent Abuse in Crypto Markets
By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2024
CATPs will have to establish robust due diligence processes for new listings, produce disclosure documents, and implement market abuse related systems and controls.
Sanctions
EU Announces First Sanctions Under New ‘Hybrid Threats’ Regime
By Editors | 17/12/2024
The sanctions are in response to “Russia’s malicious actions and its lack of respect for a rules-based international order and international law”.
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