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Capital / Liquidity
EU May Adjust Bank Capital Rules to Ensure Competitiveness
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2024
The European Commission could adjust bank capital requirements to maintain a level-playing field internationally for EU banks.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Guidance on Offering Hong Kong Funds in UAE
By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2024
The SFC published an information sheet providing guidance on how Hong Kong funds can be offered to investors in the DIFC and the UAE more broadly.
Securities / Derivatives
US Treasury Proposes Rules for New Stock Buyback Excise Tax
By Editors | 10/04/2024
Corporations that undertake stock buybacks will have to pay a 1% excise tax on the fair market value of net repurchased shares during a tax year.
Sanctions
US Treasury Official Calls for Expanded Tools to Target Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2024
Without Congressional action, the use of virtual assets by terrorists, ransomware actors and rogue nations will only grow, said Wally Adeyemo.
AML / KYC
US Prepared to Sanction Chinese Banks That Aid Russian Military
By Editors | 09/04/2024
Janet Yellen said the US stands ready to act against “anything that involves aiding Russia’s military in their brutal war”.
ESG / Sustainability
Citi, JP Morgan, RBC Agree to Disclose ‘Energy Supply Ratios’
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2024
The three banks agreed to disclose their financing ratio of low-carbon energy to fossil fuels, the New York City Comptroller confirmed.
AML / KYC
US Treasury and PBOC to Conduct Joint Financial Shock Exercises
By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2024
The exercises will help establish lines of communication between US and Chinese regulators and identify areas of potential cross-border contagion and other risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Google Sues Crypto Scammers Over Fraudulent Apps
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2024
Google said it is the first tech company to take action against crypto scammers, and that it is doing so as a way to establish legal protections for users.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Allows SMEs, Startups to Issue Sustainable Debt
By Editors | 08/04/2024
SMEs and startups are now allowed to offer sustainable debt instruments through crowdfunding and private placement channels.
Enforcement
US Court Sets Jan 2026 for Huawei Sanctions Evasion Trial
By Editors | 08/04/2024
The trial date was set as a placeholder after settlement negotiations between the DOJ and Huawei ended in an impasse.
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