International

Sanctions

EU Issues New Guidance on Preventing Sanctions Circumvention

By Editors | 11/09/2023

If sanctioned items are exported to third countries and then re-exported to Russia, the underlying due diligence inadequacies will be considered sanctions law violations.

Sanctions

HSBC to Halt Russia, Belarus Payments for Corporate Clients – Reports

By Editors | 11/09/2023

HSBC reportedly told customers that the sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on Russia and Belarus have made it “increasingly challenging” to operate.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Fourth Former FTX Executive Pleads Guilty to US Charges

By Editors | 10/09/2023

The former co-chief of FTX Bahamas pleaded guilty to making unlawful political donations and operating an illegal money-transmitting business.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DeFi Unlikely to Be Used for Real-world Assets: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2023

BIS paper examines the problems associated with oracles, which collect and disseminate data for use in DeFi smart contracts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Turkish Court Sentences Crypto Founder to 11,000 Year Jail Term

By Mark Johnston | 08/09/2023

The founder of Thodex and his two siblings were sentenced for fraud, money laundering and leading a criminal organisation.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Framework for Nature Risk

By Editors | 08/09/2023

The framework provides a common language to the financial system and guides action by central banks and financial supervisors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Proposes Global Approach to Address DeFi Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2023

The recommendations are predicated on the need to identify “responsible persons”, regardless of the operating model of the DeFi arrangement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB, IMF Publish Global Regulatory Roadmap for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2023

The joint report says comprehensive regulatory and supervisory oversight of crypto-assets should be a baseline to address macroeconomic and financial stability risks.

ESG / Sustainability

International Bodies Publish New Guidance on Blue-Themed Bonds

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.