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Anti-Money Laundering
US, China Commence Meetings on AML, Financial Sector Resilience
By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2024
At the AML/CFT meetings, officials discussed virtual assets and beneficial ownership, with both sides agreeing to continue meeting regularly.
KYC & CDD
Multiple US Regulators Probing Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm – Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2024
US regulators are assessing whether the bank has sufficiently investigated the identities of clients and their sources of wealth.
PEPs & Sanctions
US and Canada Sanction Belarus-linked Individuals and Entities
By Editors | 16/04/2024
The US sanctions target revenue-generating SOEs and others involved in a global arms network. Canada’s sanctions are human rights-related.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand to Tighten Rules for P2P Trading of Crypto
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2024
Thai Minister calls on SEC to extend existing crypto regulations to cover P2P channels as a way to combat fraud and scams.
PEPs & Sanctions
G7 Considers Sanctions Response to Iran Attack on Israel
By Editors | 15/04/2024
The sanctions may involve designating Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, and specific sanctions against drone and missile programmes.
PEPs & Sanctions
US and EU Announce New Sanctions Targeting Hamas
By Editors | 15/04/2024
The US targeted leaders of Hamas cyber and drone operations. The EU targeted three entities linked to human rights abuses.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Proposes Enhancement to CFIUS Powers
By Editors | 14/04/2024
CFIUS would be able to more easily subpoena and demand information from companies involved in corporate acquisitions, including third parties.
PEPs & Sanctions
LME, CME Barred from Accepting Three Key Russian Metals
By Editors | 12/04/2024
The LME and CME can no longer accept new aluminum, copper, and nickel produced by Russia. Existing stocks are exempt from the ban.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Adds 11 Entities to Entity List, Including 6 Chinese Firms
By Editors | 12/04/2024
One of the entities was “working as a part of a network” with three Russian firms to procure aerospace components for Iran.
AI Risk & Governance
CFTC Subcommittee to Advance Work on AI Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2024
MRAC subcommittee will initially focus on obtaining a better understanding of how CFTC registrants are using AI to conduct regulated activities.
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