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Structural Regulation
ESMA Calls for Relaxation of BMR Third-country Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 23/08/2022
The current regime could impair the competitiveness of EU investors and, more generally, the EU financial market when the transitional period expires.
Sustainable Finance
IMF Issues Staff Note on Mobilising Climate Finance
By Editors | 23/08/2022
The IMF staff note explores the factors that limit climate finance and what policymakers can do to address them, particularly in emerging market and developing economies.
Market Abuse
Academic Study Finds Broader Front-Running Problem at Coinbase
By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2022
University of Technology Sydney researchers estimate that insider trading occurred on 10-25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between Sept 2018 and May 2022.
Payments & Settlements
India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York
By Editors | 22/08/2022
An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Almost $2b Stolen from Crypto Hacks in H1 2022: Chainalysis
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.
Trading & Investment
FCA Calls on Issuers to Transition Remaining LIBOR Bonds
By Editors | 18/08/2022
Issuers of remaining GBP, JPY and USD LIBOR-linked bonds should initiate consent solicitation processes, and not rely on synthetic rates.
Trading & Investment
Moscow Reopens Bond Market to ‘Friendly’ Nations
By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2022
Investors from “unfriendly” countries remain subject to capital controls banning them from selling or collecting payments on Russian securities.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Removes Clearing Requirement for LIBOR Swaps
By Editors | 16/08/2022
Mandatory clearing requirements will instead apply to interest rate swaps referencing SARON, TONA, €STR, SOFR and SORA.
Anti-Money Laundering
Three Associated with Tornado Cash Allegedly Arrested
By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2022
Dutch authorities arrested a software developer of crypto mixer Tornado Cash last week. Two others were reportedly arrested in the US and Estonia.
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