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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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.

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    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    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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    Sanctions

    Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.

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    AML / KYC

    UK Crime Agency Freezes Properties Linked to Ousted Bangladesh PM

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    The two upmarket properties are owned by the son of a Bangladeshi business tycoon and held by offshore companies based in the Isle of Man.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    EU Delays FRTB to 2027 Amid Competitiveness Fears

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    A decision has been made to delay FRTB implementation to preserve the ability of EU banks to compete internationally.

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    AML / KYC

    Luxembourg Court Fines Edmond de Rothschild in 1MDB Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

    Investigations revealed that 1MDB funds wound up in accounts at the bank opened by a UAE national using offshore companies.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

    By Editors | 24/05/2025

    PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

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