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Anti-Money Laundering
Myanmar Cracks Down on Cross-border Remittances
06/06/2024
“Hundi” cash transfer services and overseas property deals are being blamed for a severe depreciation of Myanmar’s currency.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Directs Crypto Firm to Report on $300m Theft
06/06/2024
The FSA directed DMM Bitcoin to investigate and report on the cause of the theft. The government will monitor these efforts and “respond appropriately”.
Sustainable Finance
Japan Forms Group to Examine Carbon Market Infrastructure
06/06/2024
The new study group will examine the state of the infrastructure and market practices for carbon credit trading in Japan.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Authorities Accused of Ignoring Evidence Against StanChart
06/06/2024
A whistleblower says US officials falsely denied that he had provided useful information in order to have his claim for a whistleblower reward dismissed.
Market Data & Technology
China Considers Market Data Restrictions for Quant Funds
06/06/2024
The move is reportedly intended to “blindfold” quant funds to make the market fairer and create a level playground for retail investors.
Supervision & Enforcement
US to Establish Registry of Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Firms
06/06/2024
The registry will help authorities monitor and track repeat offenders in order to better hold them accountable if they break the law again.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Authorities Arrest Epoch Times CFO for Money Laundering
06/06/2024
The DOJ alleges Weidong Guian participated in a “sprawling, transnational scheme” to launder $67mn million of crime proceeds.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Proposes to Revise Rules for Treasury Shares
05/06/2024
The changes will prevent misuse of the treasury stock system and provide better protections for general shareholders of listed companies.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Put Stolen Santander Data Up for Sale – Reports
05/06/2024
The hacking group reportedly stole 30 million customers’ bank account details and 28 million credit card numbers, among other information.
Sustainable Finance
Australia Launches Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond
05/06/2024
The 10-year bonds, oversubscribed by more than 300 percent, will “deliver significant environmental benefits”.
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