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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Sanctions

    China Cautions Japan Against Expanding Export Controls

    By Editors | 30/04/2024

    MOFCOM said Japan’s proposal to expand its controls on certain semiconductor products will damage the stability of global supply chains.

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    Enforcement

    Law Enforcement Agencies to Boost Data Sharing: INTERPOL

    By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2024

    Delegates at INTERPOL’s Heads of NCBs conference identified initiatives to encourage greater operational sharing of criminal data.

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    AML / KYC

    Message Encryption In Focus for Indian, European Authorities

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    WhatsApp will leave India if it is required to break encryption. Europol expresses concern with message encryption on Messenger.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Extends Authorisation for Russia-related Energy Transactions

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The general licence authorises energy-related transactions with nine Russian banks and the central bank. It was scheduled to expire on 1 May 2024.

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    AML / KYC

    GCFFC Estimates Human Trafficking Proceeds at $498b for 2024

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2024

    APAC has the most human trafficking victims compared to other regions, including in terms of forced criminality, forced marriages, and sexual exploitation.

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    Sanctions

    Russia Places Two EU Companies Under Gazprom Management

    By Editors | 28/04/2024

    Italy’s Ariston and Germany’s BSH Hausgeraete were placed under the management of JSC Gazprom Household Systems.

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