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Capital / Liquidity
More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024
Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.
Big Picture
CROs in Asia-Pacific Concerned About Operational Resilience: Survey
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2024
The latest findings by EY and IIF revealed that bank CROs are most worried about technology risk, a key driver of operational disruptions.
Sanctions
US, UK Issue New Iran Sanctions Over Red Sea Attacks
By Editors | 28/02/2024
The US actions include sanctions on two Hong Kong companies that own vessels which ship Iranian commodities.
Sanctions
Russia Closer to Allow Digital Assets in International Settlements
By Editors | 28/02/2024
Approval of draft legislation by Russian lawmakers comes amid threats that the US would sanction third-country FIs that facilitate trade with Russia.
AML / KYC
FATF Consults on R.16 Changes to Improve Payment Transparency
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024
The revisions would help guard against fraud by requiring beneficiary FIs to check the alignment of beneficiary information in payment messages.
Big Picture
FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024
The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.
Sanctions
Ukraine Calls on FATF to Take Stronger Action on Russia
By Editors | 26/02/2024
Russia has been procuring missiles from Iran and North Korea for use against Ukraine in violation of UN sanctions, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry said.
Sanctions
Sanctions Against Chinese Firms are “Unlawful” – MOFCOM
By Editors | 26/02/2024
China’s Ministry of Commerce said the sanctions will have a negative impact on economic and trade relations with the EU and UK.
Sanctions
Russia is Procuring Tank Parts Made in Japan, Taiwan via China
By Editors | 25/02/2024
A Belarusian-owned company in Shenzhen has reportedly been acquiring tank parts from Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers for use by Russia.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Works to Finalise Jurisdictional Adoption Guide
By ESG Investor | 25/02/2024
The ISSB’s Inaugural Jurisdictional Guide should be finalised by mid-year, with the core objective of reducing fragmentation.
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