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Sanctions
UK to Help Cyprus Establish Sanctions Implementation Unit
12/12/2024
That new unit will have new analytical tools and powers to investigate sanctions evasion and ensure the effectiveness of Russia-related sanctions.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand FMA to Launch Regulatory Sandbox Pilot in 2025
12/12/2024
The FMA is inviting expressions of interest from firms interested in joining the sandbox pilot, which will run from January to July 2025.
Enforcement
Former Chairman of China Everbright Group Handed Jail Sentence
12/12/2024
Tang Shuangning embezzled public property while at the PBOC in 2003 and accepted bribes in various positions between 2000 and 2017.
Market Infrastructure
FINMA Recognises KRX as Qualified Clearing Organisation
12/12/2024
The recognition means Swiss FIs can receive clearing services from KRX, which has previously been recognized by the CFTC and ESMA.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Advances Cybersecurity Bill for Critical Infrastructures
12/12/2024
The Bill seeks to impose statutory requirements on designated operators of critical infrastructures to ensure that they take appropriate measures to protect from cyberattacks.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Finalises Guidelines on Managing Counterparty Credit Risk
12/12/2024
The guidelines emphasise the importance of counterparty due diligence, good governance and reliable data management.
China Grants AllianzGI Approval to Acquire Stake in Pension Firm
12/12/2024
AllianzGI is the first foreign firm to own a stake in Guomin Pension, which was launched in 2022 by large Chinese FIs to promote the private pension market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Iran, Russia to Soon Formalise Anti-Sanctions Alliance – Reports
11/12/2024
Both Iran and Russia are also planning to allow the use of cryptocurrencies as a way to circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions
China Launches Antitrust Probe into US Chip Giant Nvidia
11/12/2024
The probe is seen as a geopolitical rather than a regulatory or legal action, in retaliation against the US’ latest curbs on China’s chip sector.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI to Form Dedicated Committee to Develop Framework for AI
11/12/2024
The committee of experts shall recommend a “robust, comprehensive, and adaptable AI framework” for the financial sector, the RBI said.
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