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Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Fines Chipmaker Over Shipments to China
By Editors | 04/11/2024
The chipmaker shipped semiconductor wafers to a Chinese firm on the Entity List without a licence, due to a data entry error that impacted its transaction screening system.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues New Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Maritime Industry
By Editors | 03/11/2024
The guidance describes five scenarios indicative of sanctions evasion and offers recommendations for maritime sector stakeholders.
Market Infrastructure
Nasdaq, Cboe Challenge SEC Amendments to Reg-NMS
By Thisanka Siripala | 01/11/2024
The amendments lower the cap on fees that exchanges can charge brokers for accessing the best displayed prices.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX’s Former Engineering Director Spared Prison Time
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2024
Nishad Singh has avoided prison time after cooperating with prosecutors. But the court has ordered him to pay $11bn in restitution.
US Publishes First Ever National Strategy on Financial Inclusion
By Editors | 01/11/2024
The strategy calls on FIs to help consumers open transaction accounts, expand credit access for underserved communities, and help consumers build retirement savings.
Sanctions
US Targets Almost 400 Entities in Latest Russia Sanctions Package
By Editors | 01/11/2024
The action targets individuals and entities across 17 jurisdictions, including India, China, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the UK.
US, Taiwan to Start Negotiating Agreement to Address Double Taxation
By Editors | 01/11/2024
Currently, Taiwanese businesses and individuals are taxed on their income by both the US and Taiwanese governments.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand: SEC, SET Sign MoU to Enhance Supervisory Cooperation
By Editors | 31/10/2024
The SEC and SET will collaborate on supervision, market monitoring, enforcement of laws, and issuing regulations.
Sanctions
US Finalises Rule Blocking Investments in Chinese Technology
By Editors | 31/10/2024
The rule seeks to prevent the use of US resources to finance China-made semiconductors, quantum computing tech and AI.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Consults on 2nd Version of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2024
The updated draft taxonomy covers agriculture, buildings and real estate, the manufacturing industry, and waste management.
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