International

PEPs & 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.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

PEPs & 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.

Supervision & 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.

Data Privacy

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.

PEPs & 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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.