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Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hamas Operatives, Financial Facilitators
By Editors | 18/10/2023
OFAC is targeting Hamas members managing a “secret” investment portfolio, a Qatar-based financial facilitator, and a Gaza-based crypto exchange.
Sanctions
US Tightens Export Controls on Advanced Computing Chips
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The Commerce Department said changes are needed to maintain the effectiveness of the export controls imposed in October 2022 and close loopholes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
California Governor Approves Digital Financial Assets Law
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The law grants California’s DFPI the authority to develop a regulatory framework for crypto activities in the state.
Securities / Derivatives
DSB Launches UPI Service, a Milestone for Derivatives Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2023
The US, EU, UK, Australia and Singapore will all start requiring UPI reporting for OTC derivatives transactions in 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Publishes 2024 Examination Priorities Report
By Editors | 17/10/2023
Focus areas will include crypto-related securities, automated investment tools, artificial intelligence, trading algorithms, and investment adviser conduct.
Capital / Liquidity
Thai SEC Developing Stress Test for Capital Market Participants
By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2023
The SEC is collaborating with securities firms and asset managers to develop a stress test to assess risks and vulnerabilities in the industry.
Fintech / Regtech
US, Singapore to Deepen Collaboration on Responsible AI Innovation
By Editors | 17/10/2023
The US and Singapore completed a joint mapping exercise to make their AI governance frameworks interoperable.
Capital / Liquidity
Regulators in Derivatives Markets Should Sign MOUs: ISDA
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2023
To regulate CDS, the association said that data could be easily accessed from Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s Trade Information Warehouse.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Boost Transparency of Short Selling, Securities Lending
By Editors | 16/10/2023
Institutional investment managers will be required to report short positions to the SEC; Companies will have to report securities lending activity to FINRA.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues First Sanctions for Breaches of Russia Oil Price Cap
By Editors | 15/10/2023
A new advisory was also released offering recommendations to the maritime industry and related sectors to enhance compliance with the price caps.
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