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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

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UK Government considers proscription of Wagner as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled UK Government considers proscription of Wagner as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000 on 25...

Australia: ASIC extends transitional relief for Foreign Financial Service Providers again – but wait, there’s more

In brief For the fourth time since its inception in September 2016, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the transitional relief period...

Singapore: New single-currency stablecoin regulatory framework

In brief On 15 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the features of a new regulatory framework for single-currency stablecoins (SCS) that...

Publication of the Revised Draft of “Guidelines for Creating, Recordkeeping and Reporting of Transaction Information specified in Article 4(1) of the Cabinet Office Order...

September 1, 2023 Financial Services Agency The Financial Services Agency has published a draft version of the Revised "Guidelines for Creating, Recordkeeping and Reporting of Transaction Information...

Monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions

Published 3 April 2017 Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates 31 August 2023 OFSI has published updated enforcement and monetary penalty guidance. 15 June 2022 Removed 15 June...

Notice: Disclosure Notice: 31 August 2023

OFSI publish a disclosure notice regarding a breach of financial sanctions regulations. Story from gov.uk

Egypt: New regulations on the licensing and registration of digital banks

In brief The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recently published regulations setting out the licensing and regulatory framework for digital banks in Egypt (“Digital Bank...

Chamberlain Heritage Services Limited, Mr Christopher Henry Shaw, Mr John Adam Robilliard, Mr Bruce David McNaught — GFSC

The Financial Services Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 (the “Financial Services Commission Law”) The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Business and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick...

Chamberlain Heritage Services Limited, Mrs Deborah Anne Ellis — GFSC

The Financial Services Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 (the “Financial Services Commission Law”) The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Business and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick...

FSA Weekly Review No.550 August 24, 2023

Publication of the main issues raised by the FSA at opinion exchange meetings with relevant associations in the financial sector The FSA has published the...

Asia Pacific: Advancing Sustainable Business Operations AP Series

Mini vandePol is the Head of Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific Investigations, Compliance & Ethics Group, after successfully completing three years as the Global Chair....

Uganda: World Bank Freezes Loans to Uganda Because of Anti-Gay Laws. but It Doesn’t Mean It’s Becoming a Human Rights Watchdog

Many people may be tempted to view the World Bank's recent announcement that it will freeze new loans to Uganda because of the country's...

Spain: Royal Decree on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry

In brief The Government of Spain has approved the creation and operating regulation of the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry (“UBO Registry“), by means of Royal...

Europe: UK FCA Annual Report 2022/23 underlines ongoing focus on sanctions compliance

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plays a key role in monitoring how UK-regulated financial institutions guard against financial crime risks, and how effectively...

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