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Sanctions
Russia Used US Banks to Send Billions to Turkey – Report
By Editors | 03/02/2025
$5bn was funnelled in 2022 using a nuclear power plant project as cover to evade sanctions. A further $2bn is still frozen at JPMorgan.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Deadline
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/02/2025
The SEC and CFTC acknowledged the industry burden and agreed that a three-month extension would help firms test and refine their reporting processes.
Sanctions
US Uses Sanctions Law to Impose Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2025
Canada and Mexico will impose retaliatory tariffs against the US. China also said it would take “countermeasures”.
Securities / Derivatives
HSBC to Wind Down Investment Banking Operations in Europe, US
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2025
The bank said in an internal memo that it will retain more focused M&A and equity capital markets capabilities in Asia and the Middle East
ESG / Sustainability
US Treasury Announces Withdrawal from NGFS
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/01/2025
Treasury said the move aligns with the current administration’s policies of prioritising US interests in international environmental agreements and energy policy
Enforcement
US Suspects Sanctions Circumvention by Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek
By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2025
US authorities investigating whether Deepseek bypassed US export controls and whether Singapore served as an intermediary for restricted Nvidia chip shipments
Crypto / Digital Assets
Fed Chair Says Banks Can Provide Services for Crypto
By Thisanka Siripala | 30/01/2025
Jerome Powell said banks are free to provide services to cryptocurrency clients as long as it’s done in a safe and sound manner
Sanctions
Five Indicted in DPRK Remote IT Worker Fraud Case
By Editors | 30/01/2025
The indictment targets five individuals including two US nationals who operated “laptop farms” at their residences
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong SFC Grants Two New Crypto Licences
By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2025
The licences were granted to YAX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tiger Brokers, and Panthertrade, a subsidiary of Futu Holdings.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand SEC Adds SRI Funds to ESG Product Platform
By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2025
The Platform, initially launched in January 2023, now include detailed information on sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) funds.
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