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    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP to Enhance Reporting Rules for Money Services Businesses

    06/03/2024

    MSBs would also need to notify the BSP within five days of any event which may have a significant negative impact on their business or reputation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia to Launch New Soyoil Futures on 18 March

    06/03/2024

    The new futures contract is made possible by a licensing agreement signed with the Dalian Commodity Exchange last year.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Members of Spyware Consortium

    06/03/2024

    The consortium’s spyware and surveillance tools were used to target US officials, journalists, and policy experts.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China: Major Insurers Ready to Invest in Stock Market

    06/03/2024

    China Life Insurance and New China Life Insurance have finished setting up a new fund that will be used to invest in and support the stock market.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Grants New Approval to Morgan Stanley Securities Unit

    06/03/2024

    The approval allows Morgan Stanley Securities (China) to engage in securities investment consulting and proprietary securities business.

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    Sanctions

    BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System

    05/03/2024

    The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Deutsche Börse Launches Institutional Crypto Trading Platform

    05/03/2024

    Trading on the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange will initially take place on an RfQ basis, followed by multilateral trading.

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    Enforcement

    Coal Miner Challenges Australia Sanctions Regime in Court

    05/03/2024

    Tigers Realm Coal produces coal in Russia but does not directly export it. DFAT alleges breach of sanctions, which Tigers Realm has challenged.

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    Sanctions

    UK Launches Inquiry to Assess Russia Sanctions Programme

    05/03/2024

    The inquiry will also explore the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and whether sanctions should cover buyers of Russian oil and gas.

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    Big Picture

    BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems

    05/03/2024

    New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.

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