Securities / Derivatives

French, German Banks to Extend Dealings With Indian CCPs

31/10/2024

At the same time, French and German regulators have asked their banks to consider alternate arrangements with local lenders.

Sanctions

New Zealand Launches Review of Russia Sanctions Act

31/10/2024

The review aims to assess the Act’s operation and effectiveness, focusing on its practicality, compliance costs, and achievement of its purpose.

Sanctions

US Finalises Rule Blocking Investments in Chinese Technology

31/10/2024

The rule seeks to prevent the use of US resources to finance China-made semiconductors, quantum computing tech and AI.

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Three Entities Responsible for Russian Disinformation

31/10/2024

The three entities are responsible for a “vast malign online network” which “plagues social media with fake posts, counterfeit documents and deepfake material”.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Establishes New Entity to Drive Next Phase of FinTech Growth

30/10/2024

MAS said the “Global Finance & Technology Network” will drive greater synergies within the global finance and technology communities for innovations in financial services.

Sanctions

India, Malaysia Supplying Nvidia AI Chips to Russia – Report

30/10/2024

An Indian company reportedly exported advanced Dell servers with high-end Nvidia processors to Russia between April to August 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

NYSE to Extend US Equities Trading to 22 Hours a Day

30/10/2024

All US listed stocks, ETFs and closed-end funds would be available for trading on NYSE Arca during the 22-hour weekday sessions.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Launches New Facility to Help Manage Banking System Liquidity

29/10/2024

The facility can be used by the PBOC to conduct outright reverse repo transactions with primary dealers in open market operations on a monthly basis.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Commodity Exchange Set to Launch Log Futures, Options

29/10/2024

The new contracts will for the first time enable companies in the wood industry chain to hedge against adverse changes in log prices.