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ESG / Sustainability
CME Group Launches Trading in ACCU Futures on NYMEX
By Editors | 22/10/2024
CME Group’s Peter Keavey said the CBL ACCU futures contract was launched to help firms manage the risks associated with carbon reduction strategies.
Sanctions
Chinese Drone-maker Files Suit Seeking Removal from US Blacklist
By Editors | 21/10/2024
DJI says its designation as a “Chinese military company” is wrong and has caused the company significant financial harm.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Sanctions Over China-Russia Drone Project
By Editors | 21/10/2024
These are the first sanctions imposed on China-based entities for “directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms”.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Entities, Vessels Linked to Houthi Financing
By Editors | 20/10/2024
The sanctions target vessels that illicitly transport Iranian oil and companies and captains that managed and operated the vessels, including two Indian nationals.
Enforcement
DOJ Secures $950m Settlement to Settle Bribery, Fraud Charges
By Editors | 19/10/2024
RTX Corporation, the defence contractor formerly known as Raytheon, defrauded the US government through its billings and paid bribes to secure contracts in Qatar.
Fintech / Regtech
NYDFS Issues Guidance on Combatting AI-Related Cyber Risks
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024
The guidance highlights four key threats arising out of AI and offers recommendations on security controls and mitigation measures.
Enforcement
OFAC Fines Beverage Company for Violating DPRK Sanctions
By Editors | 18/10/2024
Vietnam Beverage Company Limited subsidiaries sold beer and spirits to North Korea, with the payments processed through US correspondent banks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Charges Cumberland DRW for Illegal Crypto Operations
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024
The SEC complaint alleges that Cumberland DRW bought and sold over $2bn in crypto assets without registering as a securities dealer.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Finance Network and Drug Traffickers
By Editors | 17/10/2024
Three individuals linked to Hezbollah’s finance team were sanctioned, along with three others involved in captagon production and trafficking.
Enforcement
CFTC Fines Singapore’s Olam Group for Late Reporting of Cotton Sales
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2024
The CFTC said Olam’s failure to promptly report the sales resulted in the publication of inaccurate and misleading information by the USDA.
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