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    Chinese Regulators Complete Luckin Probe, Confirm Fraud

    By Editors | 04/08/2020

    The Ministry of Finance and State Administration for Market Regulation both intend to impose administrative penalties against Luckin Coffee for fraud.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Chinese Entity Over Human Rights Abuses

    By Editors | 04/08/2020

    The XPCC is considered by OFAC to be a paramilitary organisation with large commercial operations that that are likely to be impacted by US sanctions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Posts Strong Growth, Signals New Acquisitions, Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2020

    SGX is looking to develop into a hub for trading bonds, foreign exchange, commodities and derivatives, as it pivots away from being a pure equity exchange.

    AML / KYC

    China Should Reduce SWIFT Use in Case of US Sanctions – Report

    By Editors | 30/07/2020

    China should prepare for potential US sanctions by increasing the use of CIPS for cross-border transactions, and by developing legislation similar to the EU’s blocking statute.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines Launches DLT-based Distribution of Retail Treasury Bonds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2020

    The launch of ‘Bonds.PH’ paves the way for the unbanked to affordably and easily invest in retail treasury bonds, said National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Why Do Electronic Traders Cancel Orders?

    By Jamil Nazarali | 28/07/2020

    Jamil Nazarali at Citadel Securities explains what ever-increasing speeds for issuing and canceling orders tell us about today’s market structure.

    AML / KYC

    US Hedge Funds Being Used for Money Laundering: FBI

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2020

    A leaked FBI bulletin says US hedge funds and private equity firms are being used to facilitate money laundering, organised crime, and sanctions evasion.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CFTC Adopts New Swaps Rules Limiting Extraterritorial Oversight

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    Chairman Heath Tarbert said it is unnecessary for the CFTC to be “the world’s policeman” for all swaps, given that most G20 jurisdictions have adopted similar swaps regulations.

    AML / KYC

    UPDATED – Malaysia, Goldman Agree to Settle 1MDB Charges

    By Editors | 24/07/2020

    Malaysia will drop all criminal charges against Goldman Sachs in exchange for a $2.5bn cash payment and help recovering an additional $1.4bn from 1MDB-related assets seized globally.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Resumes Talks with Goldman on 1MDB Settlement

    By Editors | 22/07/2020

    A six-member team from Goldman Sachs has entered Malaysia to resume negotiations on a 1MDB settlement. A deal is believed to be within reach.

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