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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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