International

Sanctions

Indian Banks Calls on Government to Set Up “OFAC Cell”

By Editors | 16/06/2024

Bankers say an “OFAC cell” created within the DFS could help them minimise the risks of sanctions non-compliance.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Israeli Group for Blocking Humanitarian Aid

By Editors | 16/06/2024

Last month, the group’s members “looted and then set fire to two trucks” carrying humanitarian aid destined for Gaza.

Sanctions

US, Türkiye Issue Joint Sanctions on ISIS Supporters

By Editors | 15/06/2024

The US sanctions, coordinated with the Turkish government, target supporters of a human smuggling gang linked to ISIS.

Sanctions

Japan Considers Sanctions Against Chinese, Indian Firms

By Editors | 15/06/2024

Japan is considering imposing sanctions against entities in China, India, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ghana, MAS Complete Cross-border Trade PoC Using CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/06/2024

Project DESFT demonstrated that the eCedi can facilitate the participation of MSMEs in international trade.

Sanctions

UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions at G7 Summit

By Editors | 14/06/2024

The UK’s 50 targets include Moscow Exchange and five China-based entities. Canada’s sanctions target 11 individuals and 16 entities.

Sanctions

G7 to Raise $50bn for Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets

By Editors | 13/06/2024

A $50bn loan will be taken out and the interest will be paid using profits generated by frozen Russian assets.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Likely to Delay Implementation of FRTB – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2024

The EU plans to delay FRTB because moving first would put EU banks at a competitive disadvantage to US banks.

RBI Allows Banks to Give Importers Extra Operational Flexibility

By Ajoy K Das | 13/06/2024

Banks maintaining special rupee vostro accounts are permitted to open an “additional special current account” for importers.