Securities / Derivatives

Cboe to Launch Options on VIX Futures on 14 October

11/08/2024

Cboe said the new options contracts will help market participants better manage portfolio risk and trade volatility, especially with the US election coming up.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed Assesses Effectiveness of Tornado Cash Sanctions

11/08/2024

The study found that non-cooperation with the Tornado Cash sanctions was not monetarily driven, but instead motivated by “philosophical reasons”.

Sanctions

US, UK, Canada Announce Coordinated Sanctions Against Belarus

11/08/2024

The sanctions mark the four-year anniversary of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, which was widely regarded as fraudulent.

ESG / Sustainability

TPEx Lists First Sustainability-linked Convertible Bonds

11/08/2024

FSC Vice Chairman Chen Yanliang said sustainability bonds will help attract foreign investment and further Taiwan’s goal of becoming an asset management hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan: TDCC Selects Citi to Support New Custody Platform

10/08/2024

The new centralised custody platform is being developed to enhance asset safety for local investors who hold overseas investments through local brokers.

ESG / Sustainability

UK to Introduce Bill Next Year to Regulate ESG Ratings

10/08/2024

The regime will help address a lack of transparency in ratings processes and help support the development of the sustainable finance sector.

AML / KYC

Four Arrested by HK Customs in HK$1.5b Money Laundering Case

10/08/2024

The arrestees allegedly used 39 bank accounts, six shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder crime proceeds from across the APAC region.

Enforcement

US Man Arrested for Facilitating DPRK Remote IT Worker Fraud

10/08/2024

DOJ said Matthew Isaac Knoot enabled North Korean IT workers to work for US and UK companies from locations in China, and laundered money for them.

Sanctions

Russia, China Working on Regulations to Facilitate Barter Trade – Reports

10/08/2024

New regulatory arrangements being put in place are expected to enable barter deals between Russia and China involving agriculture “as soon as this autumn”.