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Sanctions
Hong Kong Has Become a Money Laundering Hub, US Lawmakers Say
By Editors | 27/11/2024
US lawmakers are calling for a re-evaluation of the treatment of Hong Kong banks, saying the city has become a hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions Package
By Editors | 27/11/2024
The UK sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s shadow fleet and 2 insurance companies for enabling them to generate oil revenues.
Sanctions
Japan Preparing to Ramp Up Sanctions on North Korea, Russia
By Editors | 26/11/2024
Officials are said to be particularly concerned about North Korean troop deployments to Russia and the implications for peace and security in the region.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Post Trade Risk Reduction Services
By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2024
The guidance addresses risks relating to control and governance around algorithms, fair treatment of participants, data protection, and other areas.
Sanctions
HSBC Stops Processing All Payments Involving Russia, Belarus
By Editors | 26/11/2024
Payments involving Russia or Belarus may be held for further review and rejected. Customers are advised to “make alternative arrangements” for such transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Publishes Results from Review of Derivatives Market Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2024
The review highlighted challenges jurisdictions have faced in implementing key principles for regulating and supervising derivatives markets.
Big Picture
US Federal Reserve Governor Cautions Against Hasty AI Regulation
By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman cautions policymakers against hastily imposing strict AI regulations, as it could hinder banking innovation.
AML / KYC
Eurojust Establishes Judicial Focus Group to Combat Money Laundering
By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024
Eurojust has launched a Judicial Focus Group to strengthen efforts against money laundering and improve asset recovery across the European Union.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions “Infamous Kleptocrats” to Start Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Editors | 25/11/2024
The FCDO said the sanctions mark “the start of a new campaign” to clamp down on corruption and illicit finance both at home and overseas.
Sanctions
OFAC Targets Russian Finance With Sweeping New Sanctions
By Editors | 24/11/2024
The sanctions target Gazprombank, over 50 other Russian banks, more than 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15 Russian finance officials.
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