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United States
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Adopts New Clearing Rules for Treasury Market
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The rule changes, designed to reduce the potential for systemic risk, will require more Treasury market trades to be centrally cleared.
Sanctions
US and UK Announce New Round of Sanctions on Hamas Leadership
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The coordinated US and UK asset freezes and travel bans target Hamas leaders and financiers throughout the Middle East.
Enforcement
Crypto Exchange Pays OFAC USD 1.2 Million to Settle Crimea Violations
By Editors | 14/12/2023
US-based CoinList Markets processed 989 transactions on behalf of users in the Crimea region in violation of OFAC sanctions regulations.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Lists Maiden Sukuk Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023
Benjamin Diokno said the enhances the Philippine Islamic finance market and strengthens economic ties with the Middle East.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Consults US Experts to Protect Banks from Cyberattacks
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023
Though 55 percent of APAC’s malicious cyberthreats targeted Taiwan this year, it has “near-zero capability” to defend itself.
Crypto / Digital Assets
NYAG Announces $22m Settlement With Crypto Firm KuCoin
By Editors | 13/12/2023
KuCoin is required to refund more than USD 16.7 million to New York investors and pay more than USD 5.3 million to the state.
Sanctions
Chinese Firms Among More Than 150 Sanctioned by OFAC for Russia Exports
By Editors | 12/12/2023
Latest OFAC action targets individuals and companies in several countries, including China, Singapore, Türkiye, and the UAE, for exporting to Russia’s military-industrial base.
Sanctions
Shipping Companies Warned of Red Flags in New US Sanctions Guidance
By Editors | 12/12/2023
Five US agencies team up to issue guidance for shipping and logistics firms as US government continues crackdown on sanctions and export control evasion.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand SEC Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
By Editors | 12/12/2023
The plan seeks to boost trust in the capital market, promote the sustainable finance and digital asset ecosystems, and enhance supervisory and enforcement processes.
US Regulator Issues New Guidance on BNPL Lending
By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2023
The OCC sets out risk management principles and compliance expectations for banks that offer BNPL loans to consumers.
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