International

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Academic Study Finds Broader Front-Running Problem at Coinbase

    By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2022

    University of Technology Sydney researchers estimate that insider trading occurred on 10-25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between Sept 2018 and May 2022.

    AML / KYC

    India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options

    By Editors | 23/08/2022

    Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.

    AML / KYC

    US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.

    AML / KYC

    Almost $2b Stolen from Crypto Hacks in H1 2022: Chainalysis

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.

    Market Infrastructure

    FCA Calls on Issuers to Transition Remaining LIBOR Bonds

    By Editors | 18/08/2022

    Issuers of remaining GBP, JPY and USD LIBOR-linked bonds should initiate consent solicitation processes, and not rely on synthetic rates.

    AML / KYC

    Moscow Reopens Bond Market to ‘Friendly’ Nations

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2022

    Investors from “unfriendly” countries remain subject to capital controls banning them from selling or collecting payments on Russian securities.

    Market Infrastructure

    CFTC Removes Clearing Requirement for LIBOR Swaps

    By Editors | 16/08/2022

    Mandatory clearing requirements will instead apply to interest rate swaps referencing SARON, TONA, €STR, SOFR and SORA.

    AML / KYC

    Three Associated with Tornado Cash Allegedly Arrested

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2022

    Dutch authorities arrested a software developer of crypto mixer Tornado Cash last week. Two others were reportedly arrested in the US and Estonia.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ISLA May Revise GMSLA to Cater to Digital Assets

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    ISLA has appointed Ashurst to assess whether the standard master agreements used in securities lending may need to be extended or revised.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Central Banks Urged to Lead on Green Collateral

    By ESG Investor | 15/08/2022

    A new paper says central banks should adopt an ‘environmental footprint’ approach to greening their collateral frameworks.

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