Markets & Infrastructure

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russia Creates Hurdles for Foreign Banks Trying to Exit

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2022

    Societe Generale is the only major bank that has exited Russia so far. HSBC has struck a deal to sell its Russian business but will need regulatory approval.

    Structural Regulation

    Fed Consults on Default Rules for Legacy LIBOR Contracts

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    The rules would implement a law enacted earlier this year that provides a uniform solution for replacing LIBOR references in contracts without adequate fallback provisions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    UK FRC Scrutinises Audit Firms’ Exam Cheating Controls

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    The UK Financial Reporting Council asked 7 audit firms to detail the controls that are in place to prevent and detect cheating in professional exams.

    Structural Regulation

    ANZ Faces Regulatory, Industry Scrutiny Over Proposed Suncorp Deal

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    ANZ will need approval from the ACCC, the Federal Treasurer and Queensland officials. The Finance Sector Union is calling for the deal for be rejected.

    Tokenisation

    ISSA Finds ‘Major Upsurge’ in DLT Use in Financial Markets

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    Over 30% of the industry using DLT in live production, finds ISSA survey, conducted by the ValueExchange with support from Accenture, Broadridge and VMWare.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    FSS Korea Proposes to Extend, Revise Non-cleared Margin Guidelines

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    The guidelines, which expire on 31 August 2022, will be extended for an additional year to 31 August 2023.

    Payments & Settlements

    Central Bank Liquidity Bridges Lower Costs of Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    CPMI says central bank liquidity bridges can help reduce funding costs, FX costs, credit risks and operational risks for payment system participants.

    Trading & Investment

    China Tightens Retail Access to Precious Metal Trading

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    Banks are further restricting retail access to precious metals markets due to increased volatility and to protect investors.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan, Israel Regulators Sign Fintech Cooperation MOU

    By Editors | 23/07/2022

    The MOU provides a framework for collaboration and information exchange in fintech innovation, capital markets and investment.

    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh Creates New Refinance Scheme for Small Business

    By Editors | 23/07/2022

    At least 75 percent of the BDT 250 million scheme will be disbursed among cottage, micro and small entrepreneurs, and 25 percent to medium sized enterprises.

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