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Sanctions
Chinese Banks Reducing CNY Trades on Moscow Exchange
By Editors | 03/07/2024
Yuan flows into Russia for oil sales to China are reportedly shifting from the exchange market to the OTC market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Canton Network Launches Decentralised Interoperability Infrastructure
By Editors | 02/07/2024
The “Global Synchronizer” enhances interoperability on the Canton Network, which is designed to enable tokenisation and frictionless exchange of regulated financial assets and liabilities.
AML / KYC
Panama Papers: Court Acquits All 28 Accused of Money Laundering
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024
According to media reports, the evidence presented was “not sufficient” to establish the defendants’ criminal responsibility.
Market Infrastructure
Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024
To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Trade Bodies to Develop Disclosure Guidelines for Digital Assets
By Editors | 02/07/2024
Four trade associations have organised a Steering Committee to propose new disclosure guidelines for digital asset tokens offered in the US.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Two Chinese Nationals for Assisting Sinaloa Cartel
By Editors | 01/07/2024
The sanctions include two China-based targets who helped launder illicit drug proceeds belonging to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Calls for More Effective Approach to SARs/STRs
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2024
Wolfsberg Group says the value being derived from the constantly increasing volume of SARs/STRs is not contributing proportionately to effective outcomes.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Confirms Plans to Develop Industry Notices Hub
By Editors | 01/07/2024
ISDA received “strong support” for the plan and will now work with S&P Global Market Intelligence and Linklaters to build the platform.
Sanctions
US Sanctions 3 Entities, 11 Vessels Over Iran’s ‘Nuclear Escalations’
By Editors | 01/07/2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Iran’s plans to further expand its nuclear programme “have no credible peaceful purpose”.
Sanctions
EU Imposes New Restrictive Measures Against Belarus
By Editors | 01/07/2024
The measures mirror several of the restrictive measures already in place against Russia to address circumvention.
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