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Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Targets Hamas Finances With New Sanctions
30/10/2023
The new designations underscore the “critical role Iran plays” in providing support to Hamas, said deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Again Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension
30/10/2023
The suspension of trading, initially imposed due rising food inflation, will remain in place until 20 December 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
First Saudi-focused ETF to Launch in Hong Kong ‘Soon’
30/10/2023
The new ETF, managed by CSOP Asset Management, will allow investors to access Saudi Arabia’s 50 most valuable companies.
AML / KYC
ESMA Forced to Pause Withdrawal of UAE CCP Recognition
30/10/2023
ESMA’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation is effectively suspended.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Publishes Design Guide for Offline CBDC Payments
30/10/2023
The report says the complexity of developing offline payment capabilities for CBDC systems means some challenges and trade-offs cannot be solved easily.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Recognises Indonesia’s IDClear as Third Country CCP
29/10/2023
The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Indonesia’s derivatives market.
Japan FSA Directs Banks to Further Improve Internal Audit Function
29/10/2023
The sophistication of internal audits differs across banks, largely due to the degree of involvement by management, the FSA says.
ESG / Sustainability
China Issues Rules for Relaunch of Voluntary Carbon Market
29/10/2023
The relaunch of the CCER scheme will provide a voluntary mechanism for participants in the national carbon market to offset emissions.
ESG / Sustainability
Global CEOs Calls for More Government Action on Climate
28/10/2023
The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for streamlined regulatory processes and globally harmonised climate disclosure and measuring standards.
US Regulator to Lower Fees on Debit Card Transactions
28/10/2023
The Fed proposed to lower the cap on fees banks can charge merchants for processing debit card transactions.
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