Category: Asia-Pacific

Regulatory Watch News

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  SEC Announces Enforcement Division Director Judge Margaret A. Ryan Has Resigned from Agency

  SEC

  March 16, 2026

  Washington D.C., March 16, 2026 —

  The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Judge Margaret A. Ryan has resigned from her role as Director of the Division of Enforcement. Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon has been named Acting Director of the Division, effective March 16, 2026.

  “Our goal has been to the lead the Division of Enforcement back to Congress’ original intent: enforcing the federal securities laws, particularly as they relate to fraud and manipulation,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. “I am pleased to report significant progress toward this objective.”

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  Update to UK Sanctions List: Russia Regime

  UK Government

  March 16, 2026

  Today, Monday 16 March, the UK Government has varied the following designation under the Russia sanctions regime. Varied Individual:

  Name	Unique ID
  Viacheslav KANTOR	RUS1127

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  MONEYVAL Report on Money Laundering, Terrorist and Proliferation Financing Risks from Conflict Proceeds

  FIAU

  March 16, 2026

  The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) would like to inform subject persons that the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing monitoring body, MONEYVAL has published a new typologies report entitled, ‘Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing Risks and Trends Linked to Proceeds Obtained from Conflicts’.

  This report examines how illegal proceeds which arise from regions affected by armed conflicts are laundered and used to finance terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The report also identifies relevant patterns, trends and vulnerabilities with the aim of strengthening the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation, whilst also enhancing international co-operation.