Europe

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand, Luxembourg Sign MoU on Fintech Innovation

By Editors | 02/08/2021

The MoU provides a framework for cooperation between the SEC and CSSF with respect to promoting innovation in financial services.

AML / KYC

Regulatory Pressure on Binance Builds With Malaysia Ban

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2021

Malaysia’s SC has announced enforcement actions. Binance is winding down its derivatives business in Europe. India is probing its involvement in a betting probe.

Market Infrastructure

FMSB Finalises Standard on Use of Term SONIA

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021

Use cases for Term SONIA include trade finance, working capital products, Islamic finance, export finance, and emerging markets lending.

Securities / Derivatives

Independent Report Finds Risk Control Failures at Credit Suisse

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2021

The report indicates that the risks were known, but responsible parties in the first and second lines simply failed to act.

Securities / Derivatives

UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.

AML / KYC

European Commission Presents Package of AML/CFT Reforms

By Editors | 23/07/2021

A new EU-level AML authority will coordinate national authorities to ensure the private sector correctly and consistently applies EU rules.

AML / KYC

SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms

By Editors | 18/07/2021

Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for SPACs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021

The guidance is aimed at enhancing the comprehensibility and comparability of SPAC prospectuses and ensuring investors are adequately protected.

AML / KYC

European Commission Seeks Establishment of New AML Authority

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/07/2021

The new authority would be able to directly oversee the financial firms operating across multiple member states and issue penalties for AMLviolations.