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Trading & Investment
Get Ready for Final LIBOR Switch, says ISDA Chief
28/03/2023
The final switch to ARRs for the remaining USD LIBOR-linked contracts will entail “an extra level of complexity”, says Scott O’Malia.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Extends Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs
28/03/2023
Listing rule amendments enhance the post-listing disclosure framework for Islamic REITs and ETFs to provide transparency on the waqf arrangement.
Anti-Money Laundering
CFTC Alleges Binance is Operating in the US Illegally
28/03/2023
The CFTC says Binance’s US activities were subject to registration and regulatory requirements but that key executives deliberately disregarded these requirements.
Resolution & Recovery
EU to Cooperate with Australia & NZ on Bank Resolution Planning
28/03/2023
The cooperation arrangements focus on bank resolution planning and its implementation for banks with cross-border operations.
Structural Regulation
SFC Consults on Subsidiary Legislation for Paperless Securities
27/03/2023
The subsidiary legislation covers operational and technical matters and the introduction of a more robust regulatory regime for securities registrars.
Cybersecurity
Australia Hit by New String of Cyber Attacks
27/03/2023
NGS Super, Crown Resorts and Latitude Financial Services have all disclosed this week that they were subject to cyber attacks.
Climate Risk
Bank Exposures to Flood Risk Likely Compounded by Other Risks: RBNZ
27/03/2023
Bank capital ratios are resilient when each flood event is considered in isolation, but flood risk could potentially compound with other risks.
Structural Regulation
SFC Waives Annual Licensing Fees for 2023/24 Financial Year
27/03/2023
The annual licensing fees were first waived for the 2020/21 financial year for a one year period, but it has since been extended each year.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Adds More Belarus Officials to Sanctions List
27/03/2023
The sanctions target Alexander Lukashenko’s presidential aircraft, two major automotive manufacturers, and election officials.
PEPs & Sanctions
New US Sanctions Target Myanmar Jet Fuel Supplies
27/03/2023
OFAC published an alert explaining the sanctions risks associated with providing jet fuel to Myanmar’s military regime.
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