Maybe this has something to do with the change in market sentiment towards BTC true value.
One can speculate that this effort to slow down capital movement out of the US as a measure taken by the fed in order for their future plans come feb 2014.
UHCU start this on October 19
HSBC make the change on October 20
https://www.uhcu.org/Site-Alerts/Member-NotificationEffective October 19, 2013, United Heritage Credit Union will no longer provide wire transfer services (remittances) to locations outside the United States.
HSBC
http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2013/10/shock-hsbc-usa-joins-chase-in-limiting.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterCredit Union
Outgoing International Wires Discontinued October 1, 2013
Beginning October 1, 2013, VyStar Credit Union will no longer accept and process outgoing international wire transfers.
http://www.vystarcu.org/home/news/current/intwires1st national bank texas
Foreign Wire Transfers: Due to recent regulatory changes, effective 10/1/13, FNBT/FCB will no longer offer foreign wire transfer services through Internet Banking or in banking centers.
https://online.1stnb.com/LoginAdv.aspx