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PEPs & Sanctions
What a New US Administration Could Mean for the Sanctions Landscape
By Guy Harrison | 01/11/2020
Guy Harrison compares the approaches to China, Iran and Russia we can expect from incumbent Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden ahead of the US presidential election.
Structural Regulation
US, Thailand Partner to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance
By Editors | 30/10/2020
The cooperative initiative will focus on the development of financial instruments, project finance, the local debt market, and capital markets.
Structural Regulation
New York to Provide Safe Harbour from LIBOR-related Litigation
By Editors | 30/10/2020
The legislation provides a safe harbor under New York law from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement.
PEPs & Sanctions
HKAA Sanctions Impact ‘Relatively Muted’, For Now: IIF
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020
One of the main concerns for Chinese banks is that a loss of access to dollar finance could hamper their ability to lend to corporate customers that rely on USD financing.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Agencies Target Cross-border Transfers in Proposed Rule Change
By Editors | 26/10/2020
Financial institutions will have to collect, retain, and transmit information related to any international transaction over $250, including those involving crypto assets.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Launches Information Platform for Sustainability Bonds
By Editors | 25/10/2020
The information platform is based on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, and follows the SEC’s engagement with the Luxembourg bourse earlier this year.
Data Privacy
Philippine Privacy Watchdog Warns Against Misusing Borrower Data
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2020
Some online lenders are using illegally obtained personal data to shame or harass borrowers when they failed to meet their obligations.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Goldman Resolves Remaining 1MDB Charges for $2.9bn
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2020
Under the coordinated resolution, Goldman will pay $606mn in disgorgement and more than $2.3bn in penalties to authorities in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong Banks Asked to File STRs for Suspected NSL Breaches
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2020
According to updated HKMA guidance, suspected breaches of the national security law should be treated the same as AML/CFT violations and be reported to the JFIU as STRs.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Settles Iran Sanctions Case with Berkshire Hathaway
By Editors | 20/10/2020
A Berkshire subsidiary knowingly exported cutting tools and related inserts to Turkish distributors to then be shipped to a distributor in Iran for resale to Iranian end-users.
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