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In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Argentina: General Resolution No. 959/2023

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On 2 May 2023, the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission issued General Resolution No. 959/2023 in order to restrict the sale of marketable securities with settlement in foreign currency for parties that hold positions in surety bonds and/or repos, regardless of the settlement currency. Likewise, settlement and clearing agents are prohibited from granting financing to the transactions mentioned above. Finally, the term of permanence in portfolio for the sale of marketable securities with settlement in foreign currency in foreign jurisdiction is modified.

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In Corporate Compliance

International: Assess, visualize and improve the effectiveness of your compliance program

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Most major companies have implemented a compliance program but often struggle with two issues: ensuring the compliance program remains effective in light of their existing and changing landscape and making it more efficient by leveraging technology. The Compliance Cockpit specifically addresses both issues.

In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Argentina: Communication “A” 7759 on Payment Service Providers and Crypto-assets

by 1 Min Read

On 4 May 2023, the Argentine Central Bank (ACB) issued Communication “A” 7759, whereby it amended the regulations applicable to Payment Service Providers Offering Payment Accounts (PSP). Under the Communication, the ACB established that PSPs shall not carry out or facilitate transactions involving digital assets (including crypto-assets) for their clients.

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In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Mexico: Bill of Law prohibiting suppliers of goods, products or services from charging additional fees for using debit or credit cards

by 1 Min Read

On 20 April 2023, a bill of law was published, approval pending, to amend the Federal Consumer Protection Law to prohibit suppliers of goods, products or services from charging a commission or additional fee to consumers when they use a debit or credit card as a payment method instead of cash. The foregoing is motivated by the fact that this practice of some suppliers is detrimental to the consumers’ economy and discourages the use of debit or credit cards as a payment method.

In Sanctions

Canada Proposes Amendments to Economic Sanctions Framework and Seeks to Establish Deemed Ownership Provisions

by 11 Mins Read

The Government of Canada recently introduced Part 1 of the budget implementation bill, which completed its second reading before the House of Commons and has been referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. The Bill proposes novel amendments, including “deemed ownership” provisions to the Special Economic Measures Act and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act and it demonstrates that the Government intends to rely on existing anti-money laundering enforcement regimes to eliminate sanctions circumvention and enforce sanctions compliance. Additionally, the Bill seeks to expand the Government’s authority to prohibit activities with specific persons under the SEMA.

In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

European Union: AIFMD II state of play – preparing for change

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On 25 November 2021, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposals to amend the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), along with changes proposed to the UCITS Directive and ELTIF Regulation (AIFMD II). The Commission’s proposals follow ESMA’s August 2020 letter of recommendations for changes that could be made to the AIFMD framework. Tripartite negotiations on AIFMD II are ongoing, following agreement by the Council of the EU on its general approach in June 2022, and adoption by the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of its negotiating position in January 2023.

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In Product Regulation & Liability

Italy: Payback on medical devices – the Administrative Court of the Lazio Region on the deadline for the payment of payback amounts

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With decree dated 7 April 2023, the Administrative Court of the Lazio Region rejected the request of a medical device company to shorten the statutory time limit for discussing its petition to suspend the enforcement of payment orders issued by Regions and Autonomous Provinces pursuant to the Italian payback legislation.

In Antitrust / Competition

Italy: Confindustria Dispositivi Medici files complaint with European Commission against the payback mechanism

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In a press release dated 3 April 2023, Confindustria Dispositivi Medici (the Italian Association of Medical Device Companies) announced the submission to the European Commission of a complaint to initiate infringement proceedings against Italy for the breach of the EU legislation on the matter of competition, market access and public procurement resulting from the Italian law governing the payback for medical devices.

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