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Sanctions
China Lodges Complaint at WTO Over US Tariffs
By Editors | 07/02/2025
China said the measures were “imposed on the basis of unfounded and false allegations”, violate trade rules, and are “discriminatory and protectionist”.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to China
By Editors | 07/02/2025
The sanctions target several vessels along with individuals and entities in China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Seychelles, and UAE.
ESG / Sustainability
IFRS Foundation Publishes Guide on Using ISSB Transition Relief
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/02/2025
The guide explains which parts of IFRS S1 apply when a company is only reporting climate-related disclosures under IFRS S2
Securities / Derivatives
DTCC Launches New Platforms to Drive Digital Assets Adoption
By Editors | 06/02/2025
The platforms support token issuance, distribution, servicing, monitoring, reporting and other lifecycle processes.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Paper Offers Guidance on AI Governance in Central Banking
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/02/2025
The report recommends that central banks integrate AI oversight into existing risk management frameworks and processes such as the 3LoD model.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS 2025-26 Work Programme Endorsed by GHOS
By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2025
The work programme focuses on Basel III implementation, safeguarding bank resilience, and initiatives related to the digitalisation of finance.
Sanctions
US to Restore “Maximum Pressure” Campaign on Iran
By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2025
Presidential memo directs the Treasury to enforce sanctions compliance and rescind any relief provided to Iran through licences or guidance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia to Establish Registry for Crypto Mining Equipment
By Editors | 04/02/2025
Russia’s move to legalise crypto mining is part of broader efforts to create an additional mechanism to circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs and New Export Controls
By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2025
China announced retaliatory tariffs, new export controls, an investigation into Google, and added 2 US firms to its “unreliable entities” list.
ESG / Sustainability
GFANZ Hits Pause on Crucial Transition, Nature Guidance
By ESG Investor | 04/02/2025
The pause is part of a restructuring effort announced in December amid mounting pressure from the anti-ESG movement in the US.
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