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Sanctions
Trump Promises to Lift All Russia Sanctions if Re-Elected
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Trump said the move would ensure the continued dominance of the US dollar and prevent Iran, Russia and China from gaining economic power.
Sanctions
Major Chinese Banks Are Offloading Russia Assets – Report
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Russia’s banks have also reportedly run out of yuan, largely because Chinese financial firms have stopped doing business with the country.
Fintech / Regtech
US, EU, UK Sign Legally-binding International Treaty on AI
By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2024
The international treaty aims to promote innovation while protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Proposes to Allow Foreign Institutions to Handle Domestic Securities
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/09/2024
Under the proposed revision, international platforms can be used for trading and settling domestic securities, provided they meet specific criteria and are approved by regulators.
Sanctions
US Issues Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project
By Editors | 08/09/2024
Two Indian companies were sanctioned for owning and managing a vessel that engaged in “deceptive shipping practices”.
AML / KYC
DOJ Charges Russian TV Presenter With Violating US Sanctions
By Editors | 08/09/2024
The television presenter and producer for Russia’s state-owned Channel One, along with his wife, were charged for sanctions violations and money laundering.
Sanctions
Russian Business With India is ‘Booming’, Says Sberbank Exec – Report
By Editors | 06/09/2024
Sberbank executive said Russia is able to import anything it needs from India, with most transactions only taking a few hours to complete.
Enforcement
US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 06/09/2024
The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Russian Individuals, Entities for Election Interference
By Editors | 05/09/2024
The DOJ also charged two employees of the Russian-backed media network RT for conspiring to commit money laundering.
ESG / Sustainability
Industry Seeks Guidance on Sustainability-related Repo: ICMA
By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2024
A February 2024 ICMA survey highlighted a growing need for guidance on all types of sustainability-related repo.
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