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Climate Risk
IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets
18/07/2023
IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

Anti-Money Laundering
EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures
18/07/2023
The European Commission says it has identified multiple instances of incorrect transposition of 5AMLD, despite Cyprus declaring full compliance with the directive.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance
17/07/2023
The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Singapore Shaken by Rare Corruption Probe
17/07/2023
A government minister and a prominent property tycoon were arrested and released on bail last week.

AI Risk & Governance
US FTC Probes OpenAI’s ChatGPT Over Consumer Protection Concerns
17/07/2023
A key focus of the investigation is the possibility of ChatGPT generating false, misleading, or disparaging statements about real individuals.

Market Data & Technology
DSB Integrates UPI in OTC ISIN UAT Environment
17/07/2023
Users of the OTC ISIN UAT environment can now develop and test changes to their systems to incorporate the UPI as part of the OTC ISIN record.

Payments & Settlements
RBI and CBUAE Sign MoUs to Boost Cross-Border Payments
17/07/2023
The first MoU will promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions. The second is aimed at interlinking India and UAE’s payment and messaging systems.

Clearing & Post-Trade
ASIC to Host Industry Roundtable on CHESS Replacement Project
17/07/2023
ASIC chair Joe Longo will chair an industry roundtable on 2 August to discuss a proposed CHESS replacement solution.

Anti-Money Laundering
US Probe Prompts Staff and Executive Departures at Binance – Reports
17/07/2023
Over 1,000 employees have reportedly been laid off in recent weeks. A number of key senior executives have also departed.

Anti-Money Laundering
US Virgin Islands Demands $190m from JPMorgan in Epstein Case
17/07/2023
The territory said in a court filing that JPMorgan did not place compliance with the law and prevention of trafficking ahead of its own profits.
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