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    Capital Adequacy

    UK Publishes 2nd Policy Statement on Basel III Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2024

    The new rules will come into force on 1 January 2026, which is six months later than was stated in the December proposal.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network

    By Editors | 12/09/2024

    The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Says China Providing Direct Support to Russian Military

    By Editors | 12/09/2024

    US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China is supplying items that are directly helping Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Israeli National Pleads Guilty for Exporting Aircraft Parts to Russia

    By Editors | 11/09/2024

    Gal Haimovich exported US-made aircraft parts and avionics to Maldives and UAE intermediaries for ultimate delivery to Russian airline companies.

    Capital Adequacy

    Fed Official Outlines Revised ‘Basel Endgame’ Plans

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2024

    Capital levels for G-SIBs would be raised by 9 percent, substantially less than the 19 percent in last July’s proposal.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Authorities Arrest Man for Selling Laser Equipment to Russia

    By Editors | 11/09/2024

    The man allegedly sold laser equipment to a Russian citizen who then resold the goods to a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom.

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    Cybersecurity

    Australia and Japan Pledge Deeper Cybersecurity, Defence Ties

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/09/2024

    Australia and Japan have strengthened their cybersecurity ties with the launch of the Pacific Digital Development Initiative.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Australia Releases Interim Report on Taxonomy Development

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2024

    The report sets out the progress made towards the development of Australia’s sustainable finance taxonomy.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US, UK Sanction Iran Over Missile Delivery to Russia

    By Editors | 11/09/2024

    The UK, France and Germany will also cancel air services arrangements with Iran, restricting Iran Air’s ability to fly into the UK and Europe.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Fines 9 Investment Advisors for Marketing Rule Violations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024

    The SEC imposed fines totalling $1.24mn after it found that nine firms issued advertisements with false or unsubstantiated claims.

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