EXCLUSIVE U.S. plans to cut ties with targeted Russian banks if Ukraine is invaded – sources

President Joe Biden’s administration has prepared an initial package of sanctions against Russia that includes barring U.S. financial institutions from processing transactions for major Russian banks, three people familiar with the matter said.
EXCLUSIVE China securities regulator met foreign banks to soothe economic concerns

The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) met this week with executives at top western banks and asset managers to reassure them about the country’s economic prospects after regulatory crackdowns in 2021, three sources said on Friday.
London Stock Exchange acquires Quantile

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) said on Monday it had acquired Quantile Group to expand its range of post-trade risk management solutions.