International

Sanctions

Citi Warns of Potential for Russia to Weaponise Metal Exports

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2023

Analysts worry that Russia could retaliate to new US tariffs on imports of Russian aluminium by banning nickel and palladium shipments.

Enforcement

OFAC Cracks Down on Entities Helping Iran Evade Sanctions

By Editors | 10/03/2023

The sanctions target entities in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and elsewhere for helping Iran evade sanctions and supplying critical components for its drones.

AML / KYC

REPO Task Force Has Immobilised $58b of Russian Assets

By Editors | 10/03/2023

The REPO Task Force has released a statement and a joint global advisory to help the private sector spot and prevent sanctions evasion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Swift Concludes 12 Weeks of Tests on CBDC Interlinking Solution

By Editors | 10/03/2023

Nine banks and three central banks participated in testing Swift’s API-based CBDC connector across two blockchain networks and fiat-based payment systems.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO to Develop Capacity Building Tool for Emerging Markets

By Editors | 09/03/2023

The so-called “MASI” tool will assist in self-assessments against the IOSCO core principles and facilitate comparisons against more developed regulatory frameworks.

Fintech / Regtech

FIA to Form New Global Taskforce in Response to ION Outage

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2023

The taskforce will assess existing cyber protections, response protocols, and safeguards around third-party service providers.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Takes Stock of Individual Accountability Regimes

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2023

The paper introduces the concept of the “accountability stack”, which presents a broad range of regulatory instruments and supervisory tools that target individual accountability.

Sanctions

Russia Extends Restrictions on FX Withdrawals, Overseas Transfers

By Editors | 08/03/2023

The restrictions are being preserved due to the sanctions that prohibit Russian financial institutions from buying western countries’ cash, the central bank said.

ESG / Sustainability

GASLA Issues Updated Framework for ESG and Securities Lending

By Editors | 08/03/2023

The updated framework provides offers guidance to help financial institutions evaluate securities lending in the context of their ESG policies.