Europe

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Tighten Rules on GDR Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 20/07/2023

The new rules are aimed at preventing Chinese investors participating in GDR offerings from exploiting home market price differences.

AML / KYC

US Fed Fines Deutsche Bank for Slow Remediation of AML Deficiencies

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The Fed Board said Deutsche Bank made “insufficient remedial progress” under 2015 and 2017 consent orders and still has deficient AML internal controls and governance processes.

Market Infrastructure

EU Commission Seeks to Further Extend Transition Period for Third-country Benchmarks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/07/2023

The European Commission says the extension is necessary to avoid destabilising the asset management sector and financial stability risks.

UK FCA Proposes New Guidance to Tackle Unlawful Social Media Promotions

By Editors | 18/07/2023

The guidance discusses how the use of ‘finfluencers’ and memes on social media could potentially breach the FCA’s rules on financial promotions.

AML / KYC

EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures

By Editors | 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.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance

By Editors | 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.

Sanctions

UK Issues Sanctions Over Forced Deportation of Ukrainian Children by Russia

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2023

The UK has imposed 14 new sanctions on Russian officials for their role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia-based re-education camps.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA, EBA Issues First Consultation Packages Relating to MiCA

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2023

ESMA’s consultation covers conflicts of interest and consumer complaints. EBA’s consultation covers authorisation of stablecoin issuers.

Fintech / Regtech

UK FCA Outlines Plans for Regulating AI and Big Tech

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2023

The FCA will address competition issues raised by Big Tech firms and potentially expand the SMCR to apply to “the most senior individuals managing AI systems”.