Russia Races to Protect Financial System From Barrage of Sanctions 
 

Russia's stock market remained closed and Moscow announced new measures to try to limit the damage from Western sanctions to its economy.


 
Bank of Canada Set to Begin Rate-Rising Campaign 
 

Economists surveyed all agree on a quarter-point increase on Wednesday, with the central bank 'on the back foot' in dealing with inflation.


 
South Korea Sanctions Seven Russian Banks, Bans Trade in New Russian Bonds 
 

South Korea has put seven Russian banks on a sanctions list, while banning trade in new Russian government bonds to press for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.


 
Mitch McConnell Rebukes Rick Scott for Tax Proposal 
 

Senate GOP leader and other Republicans are concerned Florida senator's call for all Americans to pay income tax gives Democrats fuel for their midterms message.


 
Russian ETFs Offer Hint of Where the Moscow Exchange Is Headed 
 

Money managers are taking extraordinary steps to steady exchange-traded funds with heavy exposure to Russia.


 
Domestic Extremists a 'Challenge' to Financial Institutions, Treasury Says 
 

Domestic extremists present a "challenge" to financial institutions, the Treasury Department warned in a report that analyzed their funding sources alongside those of foreign terrorists.


 
Bitcoin Price Jumps as Demand in Ukraine and Russia Booms 
 

The cryptocurrency has been trading at a premium against the Ukrainian hryvnia on a number of exchanges, a sign of high demand.


 
Hong Kong's Covid Measures Pressure Finance in Asian Financial Hub 
 

Some financial professionals have asked employers whether they can relocate, while a few foreigners have decided in recent months to resign and move home.


 
Mastercard Blocks Financial Institutions Amid Tighter Sanctions on Russia 
 

Mastercard has blocked multiple financial institutions from its payment network after the U.S., European Union and other Western allies brought on more financial sanctions against Russia.


 
Ron Burkle's Yucaipa on Trial for Allegedly Sinking Car Hauler Takeover Talks 
 

A trustee for creditors of Allied Systems Holdings blames the private-equity firm for scuttling negotiations to be acquired by a competitor


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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