United States

    PEPs & Sanctions

    USCC Calls for Formation of China Sanctions Planning Committee

    By Editors | 17/11/2022

    Congressional advisory body USCC says a new committee should be formed to develop options to respond to possible hostile action by China against Taiwan.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    NYIC, US Banks Launch PoC to Test Digital Money Platform

    By Editors | 17/11/2022

    Participants include BNY Mellon, Citi, HSBC, Mastercard, PNC Bank, TD Bank, Truist, US Bank, Wells Fargo, SETL, Digital Asset, AWS, SWIFT, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Deloitte.

    Trading & Investment

    IBA Confirms Plans for Cessation of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate

    By Editors | 17/11/2022

    Publication of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate “runs” for all tenors will cease immediately after the rates are published on 30 June 2023.

    Structural Regulation

    PCAOB Had “Good Access” During Hong Kong Audit Inspection – Report

    By Editors | 16/11/2022

    The PCAOB reportedly gained all the information it requested during its inspection, but a decision has not yet been made regarding its dispute with Chinese regulators.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks

    By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022

    The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    New US Sanctions Target Network Procuring Tech for Russia

    By Editors | 15/11/2022

    OFAC sanctions target microelectronics supply network. European Commission issues new FAQs. Canada targets 23 Russian individuals.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Expands Staff Messaging Probe to Private Equity Firms

    By Editors | 15/11/2022

    KKR & Co, Apollo Global Management and Carlyle Group have disclosed that they are subject to the SEC’s regulatory probe.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India Resists ESMA Requirements on CCP Recognition – Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

    ESMA decision will block EU banks from dealing with Indian CCPs after 30 April 2023. India faces similar standoffs with UK and Japanese regulators.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FTX Bankruptcy, Secret Transfers, and Regulatory Probes

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022

    FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware as regulators in multiple jurisdictions investigate allegations of illegal activity.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Officials Asks Banks Maintain Services for Some Russian Firms

    By Editors | 12/11/2022

    The effort is said to be aimed at reducing the negative effects of Russia-targeting sanctions on the global economy.

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