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Securities / Derivatives
ICE and EEX Expand Offerings in Japan’s Energy Market
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024
ICE has added Japanese power futures to its product suite while EEX said it will launch Japanese power monthly options in February.
AML / KYC
Google and Swift Collaborate to Combat Payments Fraud
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024
The initiative follows a successful pilot with financial institutions across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Finalises Recommendations on Cross-border Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2024
The recommendations aim to promote global alignment in legal, regulatory and data frameworks relevant to cross-border payments.
Enforcement
US Authorities Charge 14 Over DRPK IT Workers Scheme
By Editors | 12/12/2024
US employers unwittingly employed 14 North Korean IT workers for years and paid them hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary.
Sanctions
US Disburses $20bn Portion of G7 Loan to Support Ukraine
By Editors | 12/12/2024
The funds, part of the $50bn G7 loan package, will be repaid with earnings from the Russian assets frozen by sanctions in Europe.
Sanctions
UK to Help Cyprus Establish Sanctions Implementation Unit
By Editors | 12/12/2024
That new unit will have new analytical tools and powers to investigate sanctions evasion and ensure the effectiveness of Russia-related sanctions.
Market Infrastructure
FINMA Recognises KRX as Qualified Clearing Organisation
By Editors | 12/12/2024
The recognition means Swiss FIs can receive clearing services from KRX, which has previously been recognized by the CFTC and ESMA.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Finalises Guidelines on Managing Counterparty Credit Risk
By Editors | 12/12/2024
The guidelines emphasise the importance of counterparty due diligence, good governance and reliable data management.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Iran, Russia to Soon Formalise Anti-Sanctions Alliance – Reports
By Editors | 11/12/2024
Both Iran and Russia are also planning to allow the use of cryptocurrencies as a way to circumvent Western sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Transitioning to T+1 Settlement: Challenges for Europe and Asia
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2024
DTCC’s Val Wotton discusses how Asia-based firms will be impacted by the transition to T+1 in the UK and Europe.
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