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OFAC Sanctions Decentralized Virtual Currency Mixer
Transaction Prohibition and New Guidance — Updates From the UK National Security Regime
Amendments to Listing Rules Relating to Share Schemes of Hong Kong Listed Issuers
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Token Velocity
the number of times a Token changes hands during a period of time.
Pari Passu
If your Latin is a little rusty, this means “on equal footing” or equality of treatment, e.g., in a right of payment. In Startups, Pari Passu typically describes classes of Preferred Stock that have the same rights (as set forth in a company’s Charter).
Derrick
a support structure for the drilling equipment used to raise and lower the Drill String in and out of the Wellbore.
Arbitrage
to take advantage of a price differential between two or more markets, such as by buying an investment in one market and then immediately selling it at a higher price in another market.
Minsky Moment
Almost a catchphrase for the start of the financial crisis of 2007-2010. Refers to Hymen Minsky, the US economist.
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Direct Lending Goes Large
As sponsors increasingly favour direct lending for large, cross-sector buyouts, PE deal teams face greater structuring and regulatory complexity.
Canada Launches Its First Federal Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System
The system aims to stimulate innovation in GHG-reduction activities as part of the country’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
UK Data Protection Reform: Examining the Road Ahead
UK government sets out ambitious proposal for reforming the UK data protection landscape.
Responsible Financial Innovation Act Offers Clarity, Safeguards for Digital Assets — Banking and Payment Stablecoins
The RFIA could make it easier for fintechs dealing in digital assets and stablecoins to access Federal Reserve bank services.
FCA Identifies “Clear Rationale” for Regulating ESG Data and Ratings Providers
The FCA emphasised the increasing prevalence of providers and the potential harm from lack of regulation in this area.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rebuttable Presumption Enters Into Force
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force issues required enforcement strategy, including guidance to importers.
CFTC Issues Request for Information on Climate Related Financial Risk
The agency will use the information to take further steps to address climate risks in the commodity derivatives markets.