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Sustainable Finance
Philippine SEC Launches Framework for Blue Bond Issuance
By Editors | 10/12/2023
SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino described the launch of the blue bond framework as a “giant leap” toward fostering a sustainable blue economy.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals
By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023
Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.
CBDCs
RBI in Talks With HK, US on Cross-border CBDC Payments
By Ajoy K Das | 08/12/2023
The RBI has set up a working group to create a roadmap for settling international remittances using CBDCs.
PEPs & Sanctions
US and UK Sanction Russians Tied to Election Hacking
By Editors | 08/12/2023
The individuals are accused of targeting UK politicians and think tanks, among others, in a long-running spear-phishing campaign on behalf of Russia’s Federal Security Service.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Authorities Secure Guilty Plea from Crypto Founder
By Editors | 07/12/2023
Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty to operating Hong Kong-registered Bitzlato as a money transmitting business that allowed criminals to launder illicit proceeds.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Targets President’s “Wallets” in Latest Belarus Sanctions
By Editors | 07/12/2023
OFAC sanctions 11 entities and seven individuals accused of supporting Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Russia’s war effort.
Anti-Money Laundering
Banque Pictet to Pay $123m to Settle US Tax Evasion Case
By Editors | 06/12/2023
Banque Pictet helped US taxpayers to use coded accounts, foreign trusts and entities, nominee beneficiaries and other “deceits” to conceal their income and assets abroad.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Announces “Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force”
By Editors | 06/12/2023
Initiative is aimed at streamlining the US Treasury Department’s efforts to combat trafficking of illicit fentanyl.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Government Offers Bounty for Russian National Accused of Sanctions Busting
By Editors | 06/12/2023
US government offers USD 7 million reward for individual accused of smuggling sensitive technology to Russia and money laundering via a German trading company.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Belgium-based Network for Russian Military Procurement
By Editors | 06/12/2023
US sanctions five individuals and nine entities as DOJ unseals indictments targeting illicit Russian military procurement.
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