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Securities / Derivatives
SSE to Transition All Bond Bookbuilding to Centralised System
18/10/2023
The Shanghai exchange said bond issuers can use the centralised system voluntarily until 31 December, then it will become mandatory.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hamas Operatives, Financial Facilitators
18/10/2023
OFAC is targeting Hamas members managing a “secret” investment portfolio, a Qatar-based financial facilitator, and a Gaza-based crypto exchange.
AML / KYC
MAS to Commence Bank AML Inspections Within Weeks – Report
18/10/2023
The inspections will target banks whose clients were among those charged in Singapore’s S$2.8bn money laundering case.
Sanctions
US Tightens Export Controls on Advanced Computing Chips
18/10/2023
The Commerce Department said changes are needed to maintain the effectiveness of the export controls imposed in October 2022 and close loopholes.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Seeks Feedback on Governance of FPS Interlinking Arrangements
18/10/2023
The interlinking of fast payment systems is “one of the most promising solutions” for enhancing cross-border payments, CPMI says.
Enforcement
Former Bank of China Chairman Arrested on Corruption Charges
18/10/2023
Former Bank of China chairman Liu Liange is one of the highest-ranking bankers to become entangled in China’s anti-corruption campaign.
Russia’s Sberbank Secures FPI Registration in India
18/10/2023
State-owned Sberbank is the first Russian bank to secure Category I FPI registration in India. VTB is also seeking the licence.
Crypto / Digital Assets
California Governor Approves Digital Financial Assets Law
18/10/2023
The law grants California’s DFPI the authority to develop a regulatory framework for crypto activities in the state.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BCBS Consults on Bank Disclosure Requirements for Crypto Exposures
17/10/2023
Major banks would have to disclose information on their crypto activities, crypto exposures, and related accounting classifications and capital and liquidity requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Directs State Banks to Extend More Credit to LGFVs
17/10/2023
State-owned banks are instructed to roll-over loans to local governments at reduced interest rates and to issue new loans to LGFVs so they can repay maturing debt.
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