Europe

Fintech / Regtech

Getting Your Ducks in a Row for APAC Rules Rewrites

By Priya Kundamal | 19/08/2024

DTCC’s Priya Kundamal discusses the lessons learned from markets that have implemented the first phase of changes to derivatives reporting rules.

Sanctions

UK OFSI Issues Additional Guidance on Russia Sanctions

By Editors | 19/08/2024

Among other things, the new FAQs clarify that non-sanctioned Russian nationals and companies in the UK are allowed to open or maintain UK bank accounts.

AML / KYC

Global Cybercrime Leader Extradited to Face Charges in the US

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2024

Maksim Silnikau was responsible for developing and distributing the Reveton and Ransom Cartel ransomware strains, as well as the Angler Exploit Kit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Eurex Expands Crypto Derivatives Suite to Include Ethereum

By Editors | 15/08/2024

Eurex has launched Ethereum futures and options, adding to its crypto derivatives portfolio which has so far only covered Bitcoin.

AML / KYC

Bulgarian Man Extradited to US Over Illegal Exports to Russia

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Milan Dimitrov conspired with two others to use a Bulgarian company to receive export-controlled items from the US and transship them to Russia.

Sanctions

US, UK, Canada Announce Coordinated Sanctions Against Belarus

By Editors | 11/08/2024

The sanctions mark the four-year anniversary of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, which was widely regarded as fraudulent.

ESG / Sustainability

UK to Introduce Bill Next Year to Regulate ESG Ratings

By Editors | 10/08/2024

The regime will help address a lack of transparency in ratings processes and help support the development of the sustainable finance sector.

AML / KYC

Cayman Islands: New Beneficial Ownership Regime Commences

By Editors | 09/08/2024

Beneficial ownership information will not yet be available to the public in light of the November 2022 ruling by the European Court of Justice.

Enforcement

Asset Manager H2O Avoids UK Fine by Agreeing to Repay Investors

By Editors | 09/08/2024

The FCA decided not to impose a fine despite “extremely serious” regulatory breaches that resulted in investors being trapped in funds since 2020.