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PEPs & Sanctions

US, EU Issue New Sanctions Over Settler Violence in West Bank

By Editors | 21/04/2024

OFAC’s sanctions target two entities that helped raise funds for two already-designated Israeli settlers. The EU sanctions target four individuals and two entities.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Reimposes Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sectors

By Editors | 20/04/2024

Venezuela has fallen short of its commitments in terms of opening up the democratic and electoral process, US officials said.

Stablecoins

Two US Senators Propose New Payment Stablecoin Bill

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2024

The proposed legislation would impose registration and operational requirements on stablecoin issuers, and require them to publicly disclose their reserve assets.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK Unveil Initial Sanctions Response to Iran’s Airstrike

By Editors | 18/04/2024

The US sanctions target Iran’s drone production, steel industry and auto companies. The UK targeted those responsible for the weekend attack.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan, Korea, US Finance Ministers Hold First Trilateral Meeting

By Editors | 18/04/2024

The ministers agreed to “consult closely” on FX markets and to cooperate on financial stability and the use of sanctions.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Terminates Zimbabwe Sanctions Regulations

By Editors | 18/04/2024

The Zimbabwe sanctions programme is terminated and replaced with Magnitsky sanctions against 11 individuals and three entities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US SEC Blocks Staff Messaging on Mobile Devices

By Editors | 17/04/2024

The SEC is restricting access to SMS, iMessage, and third-party messaging applications on employees’ work mobile phones.

Market Data & Technology

ISDA Extends Digital Regulatory Reporting Initiative

By Editors | 17/04/2024

The initiative is being extended to cover new derivatives reporting rules in the UK, Australia and Singapore.

Market Abuse

SET Board Approves Measures to Boost Market Confidence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2024

HFT firms will have to register with the SET and securities firms will have to implement controls to prevent naked short selling.