International

Sanctions

US Warns Pakistan Against Proceeding With Iran Pipeline Project

By Editors | 27/03/2024

Iran has already invested $2bn in the project. Pakistan is seeking a US sanctions waiver to go ahead with construction on its leg of the pipeline.

Sanctions

Russia Launches Scheme to Unblock Foreign Securities

By Editors | 27/03/2024

Russian broker is accepting offers from Russians looking to free up overseas-held shares affected by sanctions.

Sanctions

Russia Has Started Directly Supplying Oil to DPRK – Reports

By Editors | 27/03/2024

The shipments are reportedly using UN-designated vessels, as part of an arrangement that involves North Korea supplying arms to Russia.

Sanctions

Belgian Authorities Arrest Six Over Russian Diamond Imports

By Editors | 27/03/2024

The arrests, which reportedly include some Indian traders, followed the seizure of millions of euros worth of Russian diamonds last month.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SWIFT Concludes Second Phase of CBDC Sandbox Tests

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/03/2024

SWIFT will extend its CBDC interlinking solution to support a wider range of emerging digital networks, including platforms for tokenised deposits.

Sanctions

OFAC Unveils More Sanctions Over Iran Commodity Shipments

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The sanctions target a Lebanon-based financial facilitator, two vessels, and entities registered in Liberia, India, Vietnam, and Kuwait.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Commence Work to Update FX Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

CEO Scott O’Malia said ISDA is also prioritising the development of a new industry notices hub and continuing to engage with US policymakers on the proposed Basel III reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Finance Held Back by VCM Participation Barriers – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

Companies say they would substantially boost their investments in decarbonisation if purchases of carbon credits were recognised and incentived by standard-setters.

AML / KYC

Netherlands: Trial Against Tornado Cash Co-founder is Underway

By Editors | 26/03/2024

Alexey Pertsev is accused of participating in Tornado Cash’s money laundering activities. A verdict is expected six weeks after the trial concludes this week.