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Crypto / Digital Assets
Ghana Completes Cross-border eCedi Transaction With Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2024
Transactions were made on a decentralised network using a Singapore dollar stablecoin and Ghana’s new digital currency, the eCedi.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Offers Central Banks Sustainable Investing Insights
By ESG Investor | 21/05/2024
The NGFS encourages all central banks and supervisors globally to include sustainability considerations in their portfolio management.
Sanctions
Australia, UK Join Allies in Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade
By Editors | 18/05/2024
Australia targeted six entities while the UK targeted three companies and one individual for their involvement in North Korea-Russia arms trade.
AML / KYC
FATF Publishes Updated Procedures for Mutual Evaluations
By Editors | 17/05/2024
FATF will prioritise countries whose assessments are most outdated, that face higher risks and have important financial sectors.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Russians for Over DPRK Weapons Transfers
By Editors | 17/05/2024
Two individuals and three entities were sanctioned for facilitating weapons transfers between Russia and North Korea.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Proposes Draft Code for ESG Data Providers
By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2024
The draft Code of Conduct was prepared by an ICMA-led industry working group that was sponsored by Hong Kong’s SFC.
Big Picture
Digitisation of Finance Can Create and Amplify Risks: BCBS
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/05/2024
New BCBS report offers recommendations for banks to consider to mitigate digitalisation-related risks.
Sanctions
Canada Issues First Sanctions Over Settler Violence in West Bank
By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2024
Four individuals were sanctioned for engaging in violence and violent acts against Palestinian civilians and their property.
Sanctions
US Official Warns of Sanctions Over India-Iran Port Deal
By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2024
US State Department’s Vedant Patel said any business deals with Iran could be subject to the potential risk of sanctions.
Sanctions
Australia Issues New Sanctions Over “Iran’s Destabilising Behaviour”
By Editors | 15/05/2024
Five individuals and three entities were targeted, including senior officials who contribute to Iran’s missile and drone programmes.
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