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Cybersecurity
Australia and Japan Pledge Deeper Cybersecurity, Defence Ties
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/09/2024
Australia and Japan have strengthened their cybersecurity ties with the launch of the Pacific Digital Development Initiative.
Sustainable Finance
Australia Releases Interim Report on Taxonomy Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2024
The report sets out the progress made towards the development of Australia’s sustainable finance taxonomy.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, UK Sanction Iran Over Missile Delivery to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The UK, France and Germany will also cancel air services arrangements with Iran, restricting Iran Air’s ability to fly into the UK and Europe.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US SEC Fines 9 Investment Advisors for Marketing Rule Violations
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024
The SEC imposed fines totalling $1.24mn after it found that nine firms issued advertisements with false or unsubstantiated claims.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Celebrities Received 1MDB Funds Worth $2.43m – Reports
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024
A Malaysian court heard that fugitive Jho Low transferred 1MDB money to Kim Kardashian and Pharrell Williams but the reasons are unknown.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Amends Rules on Use of Digital Assets in Payments
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024
The regulatory changes allow digital asset business operators to participate in the central bank’s Programmable Payment Sandbox.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US SEC Charges 10 Firms for Breaking Whistleblower Protection Rule
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024
A broker-dealer, two investment advisers, and seven public companies used signed agreements to impede the reporting of misconduct to the SEC.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Lawmakers Accuse Iraq of Facilitating Iran Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Five US members of Congress claim Iraqi officials are involved in “industrial-scale sanctions evasion” on behalf of the Iranian regime.
Structural Regulation
US to Impose New Export Controls Targeting Advanced Technology
By Editors | 09/09/2024
The new rules target quantum computers and components, advanced chipmaking tools and technology, and various components and software related to metals and metal alloys.
PEPs & Sanctions
Iran Facing New Sanctions Over Missile Shipments to Russia
By Editors | 09/09/2024
US officials have confirmed the delivery of hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. The US and EU intend to respond with sanctions.
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