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Structural Regulation
Australia Passes Bill to Enshrine Superannuation Objective into Law
05/12/2024
Any future changes to super legislation must be judged against the objective, making policymakers more accountable when considering such changes.
CBDCs
BIS Paper Examines Choice Between Retail CBDC, FPS, or Both
05/12/2024
The choice depends on the market features, ecosystem, and degree of maturity and innovation of existing payment infrastructures in a country.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Geopolitical Risk Seen as Top Risk to Financial Industry in 2025
05/12/2024
The top threats to the financial industry identified in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer Survey were geopolitical risk and cyber risk.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, UK Target Major Russian Sanctions Evasion Network
05/12/2024
OFAC sanctioned five individuals and five entities associated with the network. The NCA said 84 arrests have been made and $25mn has been seized.
Market Data & Technology
CME Group Launches Beta Term €STR Reference Rates
05/12/2024
The beta reference rates are based on a waterfall methodology that builds on €STR futures and OTC swap market data.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues
05/12/2024
The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.
PEPs & Sanctions
China Responds to US Export Controls With Retaliatory Measures
04/12/2024
Exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US are banned. Graphite exports will be subject to stricter controls.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Fines German Firm for Conspiracy to Violate Iran Sanctions
04/12/2024
OFAC said Aiotec GmbH conspired over four years to cause a US company to buy and ship an entire polypropylene plant from Australia to Iran.
Structural Regulation
New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China
04/12/2024
The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.
Trading & Investment
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap
04/12/2024
The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.
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