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    AML / KYC

    FATF Suspends Russia’s Membership Over Ukraine War

    By Editors | 25/02/2023

    Russia’s actions “unacceptably run counter” to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system.

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    Big Picture

    BIS Head Outlines Vision for Future Monetary System

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2023

    Agustin Carstens said the disappearance of $2tr in value from the crypto market in 2022 proves that cryptocurrencies cannot be a viable alternative to fiat.

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    Market Infrastructure

    FSB, CPMI Seek Nominations for Cross-border Payments Task Forces

    By Editors | 24/02/2023

    The FSB and CPMI are inviting firms to nominate senior representatives to two separate task forces that will focus on enhancing cross-border payments.

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    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Announces Launch Dates for UPI Service

    By Editors | 24/02/2023

    The UPI UAT environment and a client onboarding and support platform will be available from 17 April, and the UPI production environment from 16 October.

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    Market Infrastructure

    14 European Exchanges Join Forces to Develop Consolidated Tape

    By Editors | 22/02/2023

    The participating exchange groups include Deutsche Boerse Group, Euronext, Nasdaq, and SIX Group, as well as the local exchanges in  several European cities.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Digital Assets Industry is Shifting Focus to “Real Utility”: Report

    By Editors | 22/02/2023

    New report from Oliver Wyman, Elevandi and MAS says the downturn in the digital assets ecosystem could mark an inflection point.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ISO 20022 Adoption Benefits Banks and Their Clients

    By Kevin Wong | 22/02/2023

    The global implementation of the ISO 20022 standard beginning in March 2023 marks the start of an exciting new era for cross-border payments, says Kevin Wong.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Highlights NBFI, Crypto and DeFi as Key Priorities for 2023

    By Editors | 21/02/2023

    In a letter to G20 ministers, FSB chair Klaas Knot discusses commodity market vulnerabilities and work to address DeFi/crypto risks and enhance cross-border payments.

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    Big Picture

    CPMI Offers Guidance on Extending RTGS Operating Hours

    By Editors | 21/02/2023

    Extending RTGS system operating hours across jurisdictions would facilitate faster, cheaper, more accessible and more transparent cross-border payments.

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    Big Picture

    FSB Warns of Excessive Concentration Risk in in Commodity Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2023

    The concentration of market power among a few firms and their reliance on debt increases the potential for market disruptions in commodity markets.

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