International

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes Annual Report for 2021-2022

By Editors | 07/02/2023

The report sets out the achievements of the FATF under the second year of Marcus Pleyer’s Presidency.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Eight Executives of Iranian Drone Maker

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The US has issued five rounds of designations of individuals and entities involved in transferring drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

AML / KYC

New Report Calls for Global Action to Address TBML

By Editors | 06/02/2023

Recommendations include the use of education campaigns, inter-agency task forces, beneficial ownership registries, and new technologies to assess trade pricing.

Market Infrastructure

OECD Issues Guidance on Implementing Global Minimum Tax

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The guidance aims to help governments implement the 15% global minimum corporate tax in a consistent manner and reduce compliance costs for companies.

Sanctions

New Price Caps Targeting Russian Petroleum Products Take Effect

By Editors | 06/02/2023

A 55-day transitional period is provided for Russian petroleum products purchased and loaded onto vessels before 5 February and unloaded before 1 April 2023.

AML / KYC

Transparency International Releases 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index

By Editors | 03/02/2023

Asia Pacific scored above the global average. New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan ranked in the top twenty.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Looking Beyond the Hype of Cryptoassets

By Olivier Fines | 03/02/2023

Oliver Fines says fiduciaries have no excuse for their falling prey to hype associated with crypto, as principles of prudence, care and loyalty should continue to apply.

Market Infrastructure

Existing FMI Rules Are Sufficient to Address Climate-related Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2023

DTCC says the regulatory frameworks and standards contained within the PFMI are sufficient to address climate-related financial risks faced by FMIs.

Securities / Derivatives

Ransomware Attack Against ION Markets Hit Derivatives Traders

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2023

The incident has forced firms to manually process derivatives trades. Ransomware gang Lockbit has threatened to publish stolen data unless a ransom is paid.