Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Sanctions OTC Link LLC with $575,000 Penalty Over Longstanding Regulation SCI Violations September 30, 2026 Lina Hope WASHINGTON D.C. — In a regulatory enforcement action underscoring the strict accountability demanded of critical market infrastructure providers, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today that it has…
Commodities & Precious Metals The Iranian Oil Paradox: Navigating a Saturated Market Amidst Sanctions Uncertainty July 5, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy Iran’s recent ability to maneuver crude oil onto the global market—facilitated by a temporary window of eased U.S. sanctions—was intended to serve as a financial lifeline for Tehran. However, as…