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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.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules
04/12/2024
ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.
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