International

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF, INTERPOL to Ramp Up Global Asset Recovery Efforts

By Editors | 13/09/2022

The FATF and INTERPOL will work to improve international efforts to freeze, seize and confiscate criminal assets including by enhancing cooperation frameworks and available tools.

Trading & Investment

Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 13/09/2022

The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

Cryptocurrency

CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

By Editors | 12/09/2022

The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Issues Update on ISO 20022 Harmonisation Work

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

High-level harmonisation requirements for cross-border payments will take effect in 2025, and be adopted by all existing usage guidelines.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainability-linked Sovereign Debt Hub Launched

By ESG Investor | 11/09/2022

A new platform has been launched to help issuers of sovereign bonds deliver positive nature and climate outcomes.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CPMI, IOSCO Consider Ways to Boost Client Clearing Access

By Editors | 08/09/2022

Practices to facilitate porting need to be further developed to ensure clients can continue to access clearing in the event of an intermediary default.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Offers Central Banks Guidance on Liquidity Bridges

By Editors | 08/09/2022

Central bank liquidity bridges can reduce FX, credit, financial stability risks, and enhance cross-border payments by reducing funding costs.

Climate Risk

Climate-focused PE Body Launches APAC Chapter

By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

Expansion aims to support private markets efforts to reduce GHG emissions and speed-up net zero transition.