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Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Targets Hamas Finances With New Sanctions
By Editors | 30/10/2023
The new designations underscore the “critical role Iran plays” in providing support to Hamas, said deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.
Market Infrastructure
How Markets in Southeast Asia Can Attract Liquidity
By Roland Chai | 29/10/2023
Roland Chai outlines four significant steps market infrastructures in Southeast Asia can take to attract liquidity.
ESG / Sustainability
Global CEOs Calls for More Government Action on Climate
By Editors | 28/10/2023
The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for streamlined regulatory processes and globally harmonised climate disclosure and measuring standards.
US Regulator to Lower Fees on Debit Card Transactions
By Editors | 28/10/2023
The Fed proposed to lower the cap on fees banks can charge merchants for processing debit card transactions.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulators Finalise New Rules to Promote Fair Lending
By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2023
The new rules encourage banks to expand access to credit, investment, and banking services in low- and moderate-income communities.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Translates TCFD Recommendations for Local Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2023
The move is intended to help listed companies, investment analysts and asset managers better understand climate-related financial disclosures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Regulatory Responses to This Year’s Bank Failures
By Sebastian Sohn | 26/10/2023
Sebastian Sohn discusses the lessons learned from bank failures this year and the supervisory and regulatory changes we can expect as a result.
Sanctions
US, China Hold First Meetings of New Working Groups
By Mark Johnston | 25/10/2023
The US “frankly raised” areas of concern at the first economic and financial working group meetings with Chinese officials.
Enforcement
US SEC Fines BlackRock Unit Over Inaccurate Investment Descriptions
By Editors | 25/10/2023
BlackRock Advisors LLC incorrectly described a company that a fund it advised invested in and the interest rate the investment paid.
Capital / Liquidity
US Finalises Climate Risk Framework for Large Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2023
The framework comprises a set of principles that are substantively similar to those proposed in December 2022.
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