United States

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Launches First China A-Share Futures Contract

    By Editors | 18/10/2021

    The contract is based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, which tracks the performance of 50 key Shanghai and Shenzhen stocks available via Stock Connect.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    OFAC Issues Sanctions Guidance for Crypto Sector

    By Editors | 17/10/2021

    OFAC expects virtual currency operators to identify and block IP addresses that originate in sanctioned jurisdictions, including via VPNs.

    Cryptocurrency

    Sri Lanka to Develop Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2021

    The committee will advise Sri Lanka’s cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.

    Payments & Settlements

    EBA Clearing, SWIFT, TCH Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments

    By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2021

    A POC has been completed that uses existing payment systems in the US and Europe to achieve synchronised settlements in cross-border payments.

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Publishes Spread-Adjusted Fallback Recommendations

    By Editors | 12/10/2021

    The document provides a reference point for market participants to understand the ARRC’s current recommendations in relation to its fallback language.

    Climate Risk

    Treasury, Other US Agencies Release Climate Action Plans

    By Editors | 11/10/2021

    The plan outline the steps the agencies will take to ensure their facilities and operations adapt to and are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts.

    Trading & Investment

    HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for A-share Futures

    By Editors | 11/10/2021

    The new contract will commence trading next week. The certification means it can be offered and sold to persons in the US.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Coinbase to Reimburse 6,000 Customers Following Crypto Theft

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2021

    Coinbase is working with law enforcement to support its investigation into the individuals behind the hack.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US DOJ Creates National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

    By Editors | 07/10/2021

    The NCET will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies as well as private sector actors to target the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.

    Market Abuse

    US Inspector General Probes Fed Officials’ Stock Trades

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2021

    The Office of Inspector General will conduct an independent review to determine whether Fed officials violated ethics rules and the law.

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