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AI Risk & Governance
SIFMA Calls for Technology-Neutral Approach to AI Regulation
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/09/2024
SIFMA says additional rules should only be considered if gaps are identified that existing regulatory and legal frameworks cannot address.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials Over “Electoral Fraud”
By Editors | 13/09/2024
The sanctions target 16 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro for obstructing fair elections and violating the rights of the Venezuelan people.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon for Scam Centre Operations
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2024
Billionaire Ly Yong Phat was sanctioned for his role in human trafficking and human rights abuses tied to scam centre operations he controls in Cambodia.
Structural Regulation
US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
By Editors | 13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
Capital Adequacy
UK Publishes 2nd Policy Statement on Basel III Implementation
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2024
The new rules will come into force on 1 January 2026, which is six months later than was stated in the December proposal.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network
By Editors | 12/09/2024
The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Says China Providing Direct Support to Russian Military
By Editors | 12/09/2024
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China is supplying items that are directly helping Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.
PEPs & Sanctions
Israeli National Pleads Guilty for Exporting Aircraft Parts to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
Gal Haimovich exported US-made aircraft parts and avionics to Maldives and UAE intermediaries for ultimate delivery to Russian airline companies.
Capital Adequacy
Fed Official Outlines Revised ‘Basel Endgame’ Plans
By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2024
Capital levels for G-SIBs would be raised by 9 percent, substantially less than the 19 percent in last July’s proposal.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Authorities Arrest Man for Selling Laser Equipment to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The man allegedly sold laser equipment to a Russian citizen who then resold the goods to a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom.
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