Europe

Market Infrastructure

South Korea Grants Clearstream QFI Status

By Editors | 30/03/2023

The QFI status will enable Clearstream to offer omnibus account services for Korea Treasury Bonds and Monetary Stabilisation Bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

UBS Plans to Run Credit Suisse Staff Through “Culture Filter”

By Editors | 30/03/2023

UBS chairman Colm Kelleher said the “culture filter” is needed to root out parts of Credit Suisse that had a “bad culture”.

AML / KYC

Credit Suisse Violated 2014 Plea Deal with US DOJ

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

UBS could be forced to pay US authorities $1.3bn – the amount Credit Suisse had discounted from its 2014 plea deal.

AML / KYC

Five Banks Searched in French Tax Fraud Probe

By Editors | 29/03/2023

Four major French banks and a foreign bank were targeted by simultaneous searches related to the so-called “Cum-Ex” tax scandal.

AML / KYC

EBA Drafts Amendments to AML Guidance to Account for Crypto Risks

By Mark Johnston | 29/03/2023

The amendments are part of efforts to implement MiCA, which is due to be voted on in April.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Delays Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

By ESG Investor | 29/03/2023

The requirements were set to come into force on 30 June, with labelling and disclosure reforms slated for 2024. These proposed dates will be adjusted.

Fintech / Regtech

UK Promises ‘Adaptable Approach’ to Regulating AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2023

Five principles will guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK. In future, a statutory duty may require regulators to have due regard to the principles.

Capital / Liquidity

FINMA May Discipline Credit Suisse Managers

By Editors | 29/03/2023

FINMA president Marlene Amstad said Credit Suisse had a cultural problem and made numerous mistakes over several years.

Securities / Derivatives

LME Resumes Asian Hours Trading in Nickel

By Editors | 29/03/2023

The LME hopes the expanded hours will boost nickel trading volumes, which were little changed on Monday.