International

Sanctions

G7 to Expand Efforts to Combat Russia Sanctions Evasion

By Editors | 27/05/2024

The G7 Ministers pledged to expand efforts to ensure companies and FIs are not party to Russia’s circumvention schemes.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Adopts Work Programme for 2024-25

By Mark Johnston | 27/05/2024

CPMI’s work programme includes work to enhance FMI resilience and create a framework for interlinking FPS.

Sanctions

S. Korea, Japan Announce Sanctions Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade

By Editors | 27/05/2024

South Korea sanctioned seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels; Japan sanctioned 11 entities and one individual.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation, GRI Agree to Align Common Disclosures

By Editors | 25/05/2024

The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together.

AML / KYC

J5 Disseminates Risk Indicators Tied to Crypto Assets

By Editors | 24/05/2024

The risk indicators are intended to help financial institutions detect and report money laundering and illicit activities involving crypto assets.

Sanctions

Russian President Signs Decree Allowing Confiscation of US Assets

By Editors | 24/05/2024

Russian entities impacted by sanctions can seek compensation through US-owned properties, companies, bank accounts, or shares located in Russia.

Big Picture

CPMI Offers Analysis Of Fast Payment System Integration

By Mark Johnston | 24/05/2024

New report provides an analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with the integration of fast payment systems across borders.

AML / KYC

A Radical Re-think on Combatting Trade Based Money Laundering

By Kelvin Toh | 24/05/2024

Kelvin Toh discusses the factors hindering current efforts to combat TBML, and what more can be done to combat this activity.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Considers Ways to Enhance Resilience of CP and CD Markets

By Editors | 22/05/2024

CP and CD markets feature limited secondary market activity due to the buy-and-hold nature of these instruments, the FSB says.