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Europe
PEPs & Sanctions
EU Proposes Sanctions on Two Chinese Banks over Russia Trade Links
By Editors | 14/06/2025
The EU has proposed sanctions on two small regional Chinese banks as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Commission Updates List of High-Risk Jurisdictions
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025
Laos and Nepal were added, while the Philippines and the UAE were removed. The updated list takes into account the FATF’s work and its grey list.
Structural Regulation
ECB, PBOC Sign MoU to Update 2008 Cooperation Agreement
By Editors | 12/06/2025
The MoU includes a framework for regular exchange of information, dialogue, and technical collaboration between the ECB and PBOC.
PEPs & Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
By Editors | 11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.
Capital Adequacy
Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025
The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.
Anti-Money Laundering
BIS Innovation Hub Finds Promise and Limits in AI Project Hertha
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025
Project Hertha used a simulated synthetic transaction dataset and showed that payment system analytics can help spot new financial crime patterns.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025
New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025
Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025
The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025
The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.
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