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OFAC Takes Action Against Russian ‎Political Disinformation and ‎New Sanctions Evasion Tactics

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Russian Political Disinformation Efforts - On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated 10 individuals and two entities as specially designated nationals...more

Jones Day

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 116

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This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

Hogan Lovells

Five takeaways from the European Commission’s first commitments case under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

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For the first time, the European Commission has accepted commitments in a merger case reviewed under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. What can we learn from the Commission’s announcement to clear the deal? We set out...more

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OFAC Issues Warning to Financial ‎Institutions & Insurers That ‎Provide Maritime Services in the ‎Mediterranean, Red Sea and...

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Iran and Syria Sanctions and Embargos On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued updated guidance to remind maritime support service providers that the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

FCA Consults on Guidance for UK Trade Repositories’ UK EMIR Reporting Requirements

On 4 September, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a website seeking feedback (Consultation) on draft questions and answers (Q&As) intended to assist UK trade repositories (TRs) registered under Article 55 of the...more

A&O Shearman

Pensions: DC Trustee agenda update - October 2024

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Update on Cash Savings Market

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Since publication of the review, the FCA has seen improvements in both the rates available to savers and the volume and timing of firms' communications to savings customers. However, despite these improvements, the review of...more

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The first move: Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) enforces non-compliance with investigation powers

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For the first time since it was established over a decade ago, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has announced that an individual has been charged for failing to comply with its investigation powers under the...more

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CFIUS Update: 2023 Report to Congress and new enforcement website

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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to play an increasingly active role in reviewing and assessing inbound investment transactions for U.S. national security risks. In this alert, we...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Announces Powers of New Trade Sanctions Enforcement Agency

On 12 September 2024, the UK government published The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (Regulations) which, among other things, set out the powers of the new Office of Trade...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Malaysia In Process of Updating Its Privacy Law

Malaysia is in the process of updating its Personal Data Protection Act to align more closely with laws in other jurisdictions. The law was originally passed in 2010 and then modified this year. As part of the modification...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Key Takeaways from the UN Report: ‘Governing AI for Humanity’

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The United Nations’ “Governing AI for Humanity” report published in September underscores existing guidance addressing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence but also adds a focus on the need for a global...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

BIS Tightens Export Control Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) just issued a significant rule change that reshapes the landscape of export control enforcement. Published on September 16, 2024, the rule amends the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Tuesday September 24

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Members of the Committee on Financial Services sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chair requesting the rescission of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 that imposes custodians of digital asset...more

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Russian Sanctions Circumvention: Are You Asleep At The Wheel?

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In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a broad and unprecedented range of sanctions were imposed on Russia by various countries and international bodies to target the Russian economy and prevent further...more

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Clarifying Amendments to the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

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In December 2023, US Congress passed a landmark anti-bribery law: the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). FEPA was designed to supplement the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and expand liability to foreign...more

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OFAC Issues Guidance Extending Statute of Limitations to 10 Years

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, Pub. L. No. 118-50, div. D. Part of the Act included a provision extending the statute of limitations for civil and criminal...more

Goodwin

The Publication of the CSSF’s Annual Report 2023

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On September 19th, 2024, the CSSF published its 2023 annual report, highlighting key regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of crypto-assets following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...more

Troutman Pepper

Expanding Energy Storage Through Cross-Cultural Insights With Dr. Marco Terruzin, Energy Vault — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode, host Bill Derasmo is joined by Dr. Marco Terruzin, the chief commercial and product officer at Energy Vault. Dr. Terruzzin shares his background in energy economics and trading, with experience in both the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments – Q2 2024

The firm is pleased to distribute the Q2 2024 edition of All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments, which closely follows the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) in the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

As the interplay between export controls, trade sanctions, and anticorruption enforcement continues to intensify, multinational companies must remain vigilant in ensuring that their compliance programs address the many...more

A&O Shearman

UK Financial Conduct Authority Review of Implementation of Price and Value Outcome Under Consumer Duty

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The Financial Conduct Authority has published its findings from the first year of the implementation of the price and value outcome under the Consumer Duty. The specific focus of the price and value outcome rules is to ensure...more

Conyers

Taking Security Over Shares in a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

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The Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) is recognised as a leading international financial centre and well regarded as a creditor-friendly jurisdiction (with the absence of debtor-friendly insolvency such as Chapter XI in the United...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Hill Country Podcast: Exploring Kerrville’s Literary Community with Rachael Carruthers

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Argentieri Speech and Updated ECCP – The First Analysis

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

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