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Resolution & Recovery
Philippines Mulls Increase to Deposit Insurance Limit – Report
16/02/2024
The PDIC will consult the BSP on whether an increase in the deposit insurance limit would have to be introduced alongside measures to mitigate moral hazard risks.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions 7 Targets Over Illegal Exports to Iran
15/02/2024
Three individuals and four entities, including a subsidiary of Iran’s central banks, were sanctioned for illegally exporting US goods and tech to Iran.
PEPs & Sanctions
Swiss Commodity Firms Under Probe for Russia Sanctions Breaches
15/02/2024
Two commodity trading firms were referred to prosecutors for allegedly using Middle East subsidiaries to circumvent Swiss sanctions against Russia.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CPMI, IOSCO Propose “Effective” VM Practices for Cleared Markets
15/02/2024
The consultative report describes eight examples of effective practices for CCPs and their clearing members regarding variation margin processes and transparency.
Sustainable Finance
Japan Becomes First Sovereign to Issue Climate Transition Bonds
15/02/2024
Japan sold JPY 800 billion of 10-year climate transition bonds and plans to sell a further tranche of 5-year bonds later this month.
Structural Regulation
S Korea: DGB Daegu Bank Applies to Convert Banking Licence
14/02/2024
If approved, Daegu Bank will be the first to take advantage of a recent regulatory amendment that expedites the process of converting a regional bank to a commercial bank.
PEPs & Sanctions
France Announces Sanctions Against “Extremist” Israeli Settlers
14/02/2024
The move prohibits 28 individuals from entering France, which plans to also pursue sanctions against Israeli settlers at the European level.
PEPs & Sanctions
US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Russia Sanctions Evasion Case
14/02/2024
A Canadian-Russian national helped ship US-origin electronic components that were later found in Russian weapons in Ukraine.
Anti-Money Laundering
FinCEN to Extend AML/CFT Requirements to Investment Advisers
14/02/2024
Investment advisers would have to implement risk-based AML/CFT programmes and report suspicious activity to FinCEN.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Proposes to Apply Trade Curbs to Some Chinese Firms
14/02/2024
The current draft sanctions package includes three mainland companies which EU firms would not be allowed to trade with.
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