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Sanctions
US Adds Indian Firm to Entity List, Highlights Export Controls on Russia
By Editors | 20/11/2023
Commerce Department accuses the firm of supplying US-origin circuits to Russian defence companies, while also targeting firms supplying US-origin airline parts to Venezuela.
Enforcement
Ransomware Group Files SEC Complaint Against its Own Victim
By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2023
ALPHV/BlackCat attacked software company MeridianLink, then filed a complaint with the US SEC saying the company failed to disclose the attack.
Market Infrastructure
Xi Jinping Pledges to Further Open China Market to Foreign Firms
By Editors | 20/11/2023
During Xi’s visit to the US, the two sides agreed to cooperate on addressing AI risks, climate change, and fentanyl trafficking.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Picks TATA, Accenture To Deliver CHESS Replacement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2023
ASX says it selected TCS and Accenture after extensive evaluation of potential solution options and product vendors.
Market Infrastructure
Asian Firms Must Tackle T+1 Long Before May
By Javier Hernani Burzaco | 19/11/2023
European and APAC firms that act quickly to prepare for T+1 settlement in North America would gain a competitive advantage, writes Javier Hernani Burzaco.
Enforcement
FDIC Faces Investigation Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
By Editors | 19/11/2023
FDIC chair Martin Gruenberg, who headed the agency from 2011 to 2018, is under scrutiny for allowing widespread harassment to persist for over ten years.
Crypto / Digital Assets
GBBC Announces Merger with US Blockchain Coalition
By Editors | 18/11/2023
The US Blockchain Coalition will become a national initiative of GBBC, which will have nearly 600 institutional members post-merger.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Highlight Russian Influence in Balkans Region
By Editors | 17/11/2023
US government actions targets individuals and entities linked to Russia accused of corruption and destabilising activities in the Balkans.
Enforcement
OFAC Sanctions UAE Companies, Vessels for Trading Russian Oil
By Editors | 17/11/2023
Latest OFAC action meant to strengthen enforcement of the G7 oil-price cap as Russia continues to profit from oil exports.
Sanctions
US Lifts Export Controls on Chinese Institute as Part of Fentanyl Deal
By Editors | 17/11/2023
The US Commerce Department removed China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science from the Entity List as part of a bilateral effort to regulate the fentanyl trade.
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