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    US Formalises Requirements for CFIUS Reviews to Assess Cyber, Data Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2022

    CFIUS will have to consider five new sets of national security concerns when reviewing foreign investments in the US.

    AML / KYC

    US Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Targets

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2022

    The US and EU are also discussing plans target Turkish banks that have joined Russia’s Mir payment system. Putin unexpectedly admitted to tensions with Xi.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PwC, KPMG Ready to Host PCAOB Audit Inspections – Report

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    PCAOB inspectors are expected to arrive in Hong Kong soon, but will have to serve three days in hotel quarantine before beginning work at PwC and KPMG’s Hong Kong offices.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Proposes Measures to Boost Treasury Market Resiliency

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    Clearinghouse members will be required to push their clients’ secondary market trades and margins collected through the clearinghouse.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Heavyweights Announce Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    EDX Markets is backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Virtu Financial, Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Iranian Actors Over Ransomware Activity

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    OFAC said the IRGC-affiliated group has launched extensive campaigns across the globe targeting defence, diplomatic, government and private industry personnel.

    AML / KYC

    UN Official Calls for Removal of All Iran Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

    Alena Douhan calls on the US and its allies to lift all sanctions and other restrictions against Iran, and invites the UN to propose mechanisms of compensation, remedy and redress.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC to Establish New Office for Crypto-related Filings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    In a recent speech, SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted the need for better disclosures for crypto investors. He also said the “vast majority” of crypto tokens are securities.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.

    US Appeals Court Rules for Citi in Revlon Dispute

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The court ruled that Revlon lenders cannot keep USD 500 million they were sent in error by Citigroup, which was acting as the loan agent.

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