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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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