Europe

AML / KYC

Upper House of UK Parliament Approves Economic Crime Bill

By Editors | 05/07/2023

The bill will boost corporate transparency, enable more effective seizure and recovery of crypto assets, and introduce new ‘failure to prevent’ offences.

Enforcement

European Commission Proposes Rules to Enhance GDPR Enforcement Efficiency

By Editors | 04/07/2023

The GDPR Procedural Regulation aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities by harmonising some administrative procedures in cross-border cases.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Proposes Measures to Enable ‘Open Finance’ and Tackle Payments Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

Payment service providers will gain a legal basis to voluntarily share payment fraud related information via dedicated IT platforms.

AML / KYC

UK to Further Restrict Russian Access to Legal Services

By Editors | 30/06/2023

New law will prevent lawyers from advising Russian companies in international money lending and trade deals.

Enforcement

UK: Financial Services and Markets Act Receives Royal Assent

By Editors | 29/06/2023

The Act sets a path to reform Solvency II, gives the FCA regulatory powers over crypto, and provides stronger protections for victims of APP fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EU Commission Issues Legislative Proposal to Introduce CBDC

By Editors | 29/06/2023

The ECB will decide whether to move to the next phase of the project after its investigation phase is concluded in October.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Releases Interim Report on Project Mariana

By Editors | 29/06/2023

Project Mariana is studying the use of DeFi automated market makers and wholesale CBDC for cross-border foreign exchange transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Refinitiv Consults on Features of Term €STR Rate

By Editors | 29/06/2023

Following the consultation and pending necessary approvals, Refinitiv intends to transition the prototype rate into a regulated production rate.

Sanctions

OFAC, OFSI Issue Sanctions Guidance on Humanitarian Assistance

By Editors | 28/06/2023

The guidance provides clarity on authorisations available for humanitarian, agricultural and medical support provided to regions impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine.