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International
Tokenisation
Trade Bodies to Develop Disclosure Guidelines for Digital Assets
By Editors | 02/07/2024
Four trade associations have organised a Steering Committee to propose new disclosure guidelines for digital asset tokens offered in the US.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Sanctions Two Chinese Nationals for Assisting Sinaloa Cartel
By Editors | 01/07/2024
The sanctions include two China-based targets who helped launder illicit drug proceeds belonging to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wolfsberg Group Calls for More Effective Approach to SARs/STRs
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2024
Wolfsberg Group says the value being derived from the constantly increasing volume of SARs/STRs is not contributing proportionately to effective outcomes.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA Confirms Plans to Develop Industry Notices Hub
By Editors | 01/07/2024
ISDA received “strong support” for the plan and will now work with S&P Global Market Intelligence and Linklaters to build the platform.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions 3 Entities, 11 Vessels Over Iran’s ‘Nuclear Escalations’
By Editors | 01/07/2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Iran’s plans to further expand its nuclear programme “have no credible peaceful purpose”.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Imposes New Restrictive Measures Against Belarus
By Editors | 01/07/2024
The measures mirror several of the restrictive measures already in place against Russia to address circumvention.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Adds Monaco, Venezuela to Grey List; Removes Two Others
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2024
The Plenary also adopted two new country assessments and approved five priorities for the incoming Mexican Presidency.
Resolution & Recovery
ISDA Launches Framework On Termination of Derivatives Contracts
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/06/2024
The ISDA Close-out Framework serves as a preparatory resource, enabling firms to coordinate internal business functions, stakeholders and other service providers.
PEPs & Sanctions
Canada Issues New Sanctions Over Settler Violence in West Bank
By Editors | 28/06/2024
Seven individuals and five entities were sanctioned for facilitating acts of violence by Israeli extremist settlers against Palestinians.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Commits to Driving Global Harmonisation in New Work Plan
By Editors | 27/06/2024
The new two-year work includes work to streamline and consolidate frameworks and standards for disclosures about transition plans.
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