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Europe
Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
By Editors | 11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.
Capital / Liquidity
Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025
The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.
AML / KYC
BIS Innovation Hub Finds Promise and Limits in AI Project Hertha
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025
Project Hertha used a simulated synthetic transaction dataset and showed that payment system analytics can help spot new financial crime patterns.
Securities / Derivatives
Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025
New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.
Sanctions
US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025
Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.
AML / KYC
Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025
The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.
Fintech / Regtech
Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025
The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.
Sanctions
Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers
By Editors | 27/05/2025
Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.
AML / KYC
UK Crime Agency Freezes Properties Linked to Ousted Bangladesh PM
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025
The two upmarket properties are owned by the son of a Bangladeshi business tycoon and held by offshore companies based in the Isle of Man.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears
By Editors | 27/05/2025
A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.
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