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International
AML / KYC
US Court Sentences Binance Founder to Four Months Jail
By Editors | 01/05/2024
The sentence was below the three years requested by prosecutors and the 18 month maximum recommended under federal guidelines.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Proposes Counterparty Credit Risk Management Guidelines
By Editors | 01/05/2024
The guidelines seek to address weaknesses in CCR management, as demonstrated in the Archegos failure and other recent episodes of NBFI distress.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia to Tighten Regulations for Crypto Mining Operations
By Editors | 01/05/2024
Earlier it was reported that Russia was planning to ban private cryptocurrencies outright, but a lawmaker has dispelled this notion.
ESG / Sustainability
Common Green Fund Rules Remain Distant Dream
By ESG Investor | 01/05/2024
Investors call for greater clarity and certainty on regulatory expectations around sustainable finance disclosures.
ESG / Sustainability
Latest G20 TechSprint to Focus on Supporting Sustainable Finance
By Editors | 01/05/2024
This year’s G20 TechSprint will focus on problem statements relating to sustainable finance, including nature-based solutions and ESG data improvements.
Enforcement
US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Export Control Evasion Case
By Editors | 30/04/2024
The defendant allegedly tried to procure dual-use electronic components for entities in Russia involved in the development and manufacture of drones.
Sanctions
Chinese Firms Turning to Illegal Channels for Russia Business
By Editors | 30/04/2024
With China’s big banks no longer processing Russia-related payments, exporters are increasingly turning to underground channels including cryptocurrency.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA, IsDB and LSEG Release Guidance on Sustainable Sukuk
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2024
With the sustainable sukuk market already growing, the new guidance will attract more investors and raise more capital towards the SDGs.
Market Infrastructure
Last Stretch to T+1: Identifying Potential Bumps for Firms in Asia
By Nellie Dagdag | 30/04/2024
Nellie Dagdag says May 28th is not the end date for T+1 preparations; rather it is an awakening date for appreciation of the benefits of accelerated settlement.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Publishes SLA Guidance for Cross-border Payments
By Editors | 30/04/2024
New CPMI report offers high-level recommendations on the design of service level agreements used in cross-border payment arrangements.
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