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Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Finalises Technical Amendments to Basel Framework
29/11/2024
The amendments concern the standardised approach to credit risk and the capital charge for Group 2a cryptoassets. An amendment to the CCR framework is also proposed.
Sanctions
New Zealand Targets Russian, Iranian Actors With New Sanctions
29/11/2024
The sanctions target those involved in the deployment of chemical weapons against Ukraine and the provision of Iranian weapons to Russia.
Sanctions
US Appeals Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions
28/11/2024
The court said federal law only gives OFAC the authority to sanction property, and Tornado Cash’s smart contracts do not qualify as property.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Revises Notice 637 on Risk-based Capital Adequacy
28/11/2024
MAS updated Notice 637, which sets out risk-based capital adequacy requirements for locally-incorporated banks.
Sanctions
US Imposes New Controls on Exports to Pakistan
27/11/2024
The new controls are being imposed on six categories of items being sought by entities on the Entity List for “regional stability reasons”.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Mandates Mark-to-Market Valuation for Mutual Fund Repo Transactions
27/11/2024
Mutual fund investments in repo transactions with tenors up to 30 days shall be valued on a mark-to-market basis.
Sanctions
Hong Kong Has Become a Money Laundering Hub, US Lawmakers Say
27/11/2024
US lawmakers are calling for a re-evaluation of the treatment of Hong Kong banks, saying the city has become a hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions Package
27/11/2024
The UK sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s shadow fleet and 2 insurance companies for enabling them to generate oil revenues.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Releases Revision Bills on Measures to Prevent Naked Short-selling
27/11/2024
The revision bills specify details regarding the repayment period for borrowed stocks, internal control standards, and securities firm obligations, among other measures.
Sanctions
Japan Preparing to Ramp Up Sanctions on North Korea, Russia
26/11/2024
Officials are said to be particularly concerned about North Korean troop deployments to Russia and the implications for peace and security in the region.
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