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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Banks Extend Fraud Alerting Service to Counter Transactions
02/08/2024
HKMA said customers will receive fraud risk alerts regardless of whether a transfer is conducted at a branch or through online channels.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Houthi Procurement Facilitators
02/08/2024
The sanctions target “key actors” located in China, Hong Kong, and Yemen who have “directly supported” the Houthis’ weapons procurement efforts.
Sustainable Finance
Gold Standard Carbon Credits Debut on HKEX Carbon Marketplace
02/08/2024
Gold Standard’s Verified Emission Reductions can now be traded on the Core Climate platform. Trading fees are waived until further notice
Trading & Investment
Sumitomo Mitsui to Launch First Private Fund in China
02/08/2024
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management is just the second Japanese firm after Nomura to offer a registered private fund in China.
PEPs & Sanctions
China Adjust Export Controls for Drones and Related Tech
02/08/2024
The measures explicitly ban the export of all civilian drones that are intended for “non-peaceful purposes” such as terrorist and military activities.
Cryptocurrency
Russia Advances Bill to Enable Cross-border Payments in Crypto
01/08/2024
The law is expected to take effect on 1 September, formally allowing the use of crypto in payments for international trade transactions.
Structural Regulation
Australia’s ANZ Completes Acquisition of Suncorp Bank
01/08/2024
The transaction, which enhances ANZ’s footprint in Queensland, was authorised by the Australian Competition Tribunal in February and the Treasurer in June.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2008
01/08/2024
The BOJ also said it would gradually reduce its monthly bond buying from JPY 6 trillion to JPY 3 trillion by Q1 2026.
Market Abuse
Prominent Short Seller Andrew Left Charged for Securities Fraud
31/07/2024
The DOJ and SEC said Andrew Left used social media and TV appearances to promote his trades, manipulate the market, and “make fast, easy money”.
Cryptocurrency
US Lawmaker Proposes to Create Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
31/07/2024
A Hong Kong lawmaker said including Bitcoin in the city’s strategic financial reserves is something that should be considered.
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