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Securities / Derivatives
Rosneft Becomes Third Russian Firm to Issue CNY Bonds
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The Rosneft deal marks the biggest bond sale ever by a Russian business. RUSAL and gold producer Polyus also recently issued yuan-dominated bonds.
AML / KYC
OFAC Issues Guidance on Transacting With Tornado Cash
By Editors | 18/09/2022
US persons may request a specific licence from OFAC to complete transactions involving sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
ESG / Sustainability
NGOs Call on Banks to Improve on Net Zero Delivery
By ESG Investor | 18/09/2022
Net Zero Banking Alliance members are under pressure to restrict their financing of fossil fuel projects, including coal production.
AML / KYC
Puerto Rico Authority Agrees on Liquidation of Euro Pacific Bank
By Editors | 17/09/2022
Euro Pacific Bank customers will recoup 100 percent of their deposits. Several hundred investigations are still underway globally over whether the bank was used for tax evasion.
ESG / Sustainability
Work Begins on Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting
By Editors | 16/09/2022
IOSCO welcomes work by the IAASB and IESBA to develop assurance and ethics standards for sustainability-related corporate reporting.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Advances Work to Ensure Banking System Resilience
By Editors | 15/09/2022
The BCBS agreed to continue assessing bank use of AI/machine learning, finalise a crypto framework by year-end, and develop measures to address climate risks.
Market Infrastructure
BIS Explores How Central Banks View Cyber Threat Landscape
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2022
Central banks are prioritising investment in technical security control and resiliency, embracing risk management concepts, and adopting ‘zero-trust’ models.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Iranian Actors Over Ransomware Activity
By Editors | 15/09/2022
OFAC said the IRGC-affiliated group has launched extensive campaigns across the globe targeting defence, diplomatic, government and private industry personnel.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Seeks Feedback on Information Gathering Framework
By Editors | 14/09/2022
The FSB is seeking stakeholder input to inform the revision of its framework for gathering information from FMI Intermediaries to support resolution planning.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Asset Tokenisation Increasingly Relevant in ‘Crypto Winter’ – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022
A new report from BCG and ADDX projects a 50-fold increase in tokenised assets by 2030, bringing the market’s value to over $16 trillion.
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