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INTERNATIONAL
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Paper Offers Guidance on AI Governance in Central Banking
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/02/2025
The report recommends that central banks integrate AI oversight into existing risk management frameworks and processes such as the 3LoD model.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS 2025-26 Work Programme Endorsed by GHOS
By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2025
The work programme focuses on Basel III implementation, safeguarding bank resilience, and initiatives related to the digitalisation of finance.
Sanctions
US to Restore “Maximum Pressure” Campaign on Iran
By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2025
Presidential memo directs the Treasury to enforce sanctions compliance and rescind any relief provided to Iran through licences or guidance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia to Establish Registry for Crypto Mining Equipment
By Editors | 04/02/2025
Russia’s move to legalise crypto mining is part of broader efforts to create an additional mechanism to circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs and New Export Controls
By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2025
China announced retaliatory tariffs, new export controls, an investigation into Google, and added 2 US firms to its “unreliable entities” list.
ESG / Sustainability
GFANZ Hits Pause on Crucial Transition, Nature Guidance
By ESG Investor | 04/02/2025
The pause is part of a restructuring effort announced in December amid mounting pressure from the anti-ESG movement in the US.
Sanctions
Russia Used US Banks to Send Billions to Turkey – Report
By Editors | 03/02/2025
$5bn was funnelled in 2022 using a nuclear power plant project as cover to evade sanctions. A further $2bn is still frozen at JPMorgan.
Sanctions
EU Circulates Draft Proposal for 16th Russia Sanctions Package
By Editors | 03/02/2025
The proposed package targets more regional banks, shadow-fleet vessels, and non-Russia companies that facilitate sanctions circumvention.
Sanctions
US Uses Sanctions Law to Impose Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2025
Canada and Mexico will impose retaliatory tariffs against the US. China also said it would take “countermeasures”.
Securities / Derivatives
FMSB Publishes Standard for Sharing Standard Settlement Instructions
By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2025
The Standard aims to address operational risks caused by incorrect or missing SSIs, one of the biggest causes of settlement fails.
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