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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Citi Warns of Potential for Russia to Weaponise Metal Exports

    By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2023

    Analysts worry that Russia could retaliate to new US tariffs on imports of Russian aluminium by banning nickel and palladium shipments.

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    Structural Regulation

    Credit Suisse Approved to Launch China Wealth Management Business

    By Editors | 10/03/2023

    Credit Suisse has received investment consultancy and proprietary trading licences, and an expansion of its brokerage licence.

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    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Issues Stop Orders Against Interactive Brokers’ Securities Lending Product

    By Editors | 09/03/2023

    ASIC says Interactive Brokers inappropriately included investors in the target market that didn’t align with the features and risks of the product.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FTX’s Alameda Sues Grayscale for Trapped Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2023

    Alameda accuses Grayscale and its owner Digital Currency Group of “brazen abuse” of their control over nearly USD 19 billion of digital assets held in two trusts.

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    Trading & Investment

    LME Facing Three New Lawsuits Over Cancelled Nickel Trades

    By Editors | 08/03/2023

    In one new lawsuit, AQR Capital Management and four other hedge funds are claiming almost $100mn in damages.

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    Sustainable Finance

    GASLA Issues Updated Framework for ESG and Securities Lending

    By Editors | 08/03/2023

    The updated framework provides offers guidance to help financial institutions evaluate securities lending in the context of their ESG policies.

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    Trading & Investment

    CME Group to Launch Offshore Renminbi Options on 3 April

    By Editors | 07/03/2023

    USD/CNH options have become one of the most traded pairs in the OTC market. The new listed contracts will offer a centrally cleared alternative.

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    Trading & Investment

    Foreign Firms Announce New Mutual Fund Launches in China

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

    Neuberger Berman and Fidelity International are launching new funds. AllianceBernstein won approval. UBS is planning to apply. VanEck is withdrawing.

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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Amends Thresholds for Gaining PR Status Under GIP

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    Applicants will have to invest at least S$10mn in a business or S$25mn in a GIP-select fund, compared to $2.5mn currently.

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    Trading & Investment

    Stock Connect Expansion to Launch on 13 March 2023

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

    Mainland investors will have access to about 80 more HK-listed stocks; International investors will have access to more than 1,000 more Mainland-listed stocks.

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