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Sanctions
Raiffeisen Mulls Sberbank Cash Swap to Reduce Russia Exposure
19/03/2023
The deal involves Sberbank receiving roubles in Moscow from Raiffeisen’s Russian subsidiary, and Raiffeisen receiving euros in Vienna from Sberbank’s former European arm.
ESG / Sustainability
Mongolia’s Largest Bank Issues Country’s First Green Bond
19/03/2023
The green bond will support Mongolia’s goal of increasing green lending from the current 1.4 percent to 10 percent of all banking sector lending by 2030.
AML / KYC
Jarek Jakubcek Discusses How Binance Works With Law Enforcement
19/03/2023
Jarek Jakubcek, Head of Law Enforcement Training at Binance, discusses working with law enforcement and how the technology used in investigations has evolved over time.
Enforcement
AFP Seizes Over A$250m from Money Launderers
18/03/2023
A new taskforce has seized over AUD 250 million in cash and assets from money launderers since December 2022.
Market Infrastructure
China Bond Market Suffers Pricing Information Blackout
18/03/2023
The CBIRC had instructed money brokers to cut their data feeds to vendors due to data security concerns, causing a two-day bond market disruption.
Big Picture
Global Stock Markets Lost $25 Trillion in 2022: WFE
17/03/2023
“We witnessed a perfect storm in 2022 of so many negative pressures culminating to bring immense pressure on global stock markets,” said WFE CEO Nandini Sukumar.
Market Infrastructure
China to Establish New Party Commission to Oversee Financial Sector
17/03/2023
A new CCP-led “Central Financial Commission” will be responsible for high-level design, development and supervision of the financial sector and financial stability.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippine SEC Proposes Guidelines for Blue Bond Issuance
17/03/2023
Eligible blue projects aim to directly address sustainable water management and ocean protection and seek to contribute to the development of the blue economy.
Securities / Derivatives
PCAOB Inspectors to Visit Hong Kong Auditors Next Week
17/03/2023
PCAOB inspectors will meet Deloitte and EY next week to prepare for audit inspections that will take place later this year.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Carbon Credit Auction
17/03/2023
15 buyers from various industries including banking purchased a total of 150,000 Verra-registered carbon credits in the inaugural auction.
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