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Market Infrastructure
ISDA Publishes Documentation to Align Derivatives, SFT Markets
By Editors | 28/02/2022
The new definitional booklet and related set of provisions will enable allow firms to document derivatives and securities financing transactions under a single ISDA Master Agreement.
AML / KYC
Western Leaders Pledge to Remove Russian Banks from SWIFT
By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2022
Western leaders have committed to removing “selected Russian banks” from the SWIFT financial messaging system to harm their ability to operate globally.
AML / KYC
Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2022
The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions. Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
Fintech / Regtech
ICE Makes ‘Strategic Investment’ in Digital Securities Platform tZero
By Editors | 24/02/2022
tZERO operates a digital marketplace for unique private assets, public equities, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets, including NFTs.
Market Infrastructure
ANNA Confirms Timeline for Implementing Revised ISIN Standard
By Editors | 24/02/2022
A highlight of the revised ISO 6166 ISIN standard is the formal inclusion of LEI, CFI and FISN as part of the minimum data record.
Big Picture
GFMA Paper Outlines Benefits and Challenges of Wholesale CBDCs
By Editors | 23/02/2022
A wholesale CBDC must be crafted with public and private sector collaboration. Implementation timelines should be set cautiously.
FSB Seeks Market Views on Resolving Debt Overhang Issues
By Editors | 23/02/2022
Debt overhang of corporates could create a drag on economic recovery of jurisdictions and pose risks to financial stability, the FSB says.
AML / KYC
US, EU, UK, Japan Announce Sanctions Against Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2022
Sanctions are being imposed against Russian state-owned banks, officials, oligarchs, and new debt issued by the central bank, sovereign wealth fund or government.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Liquidity Has Improved Amid Pandemic: BCBS
By Editors | 22/02/2022
Capital shortfalls for the final Basel III requirements are at a historically low level, due at least in part to capital distribution constraints during the pandemic.
AML / KYC
US Imposes Sanctions Against ‘Breakaway’ Regions in Ukraine
By Editors | 22/02/2022
The sanctions come after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognising two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.
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