International

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022

Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.

Fintech / Regtech

Russia Finalises Bill to Give Crypto Legal Tender Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2022

The February version of the bill proposed to only allow crypto to be used as an investment vehicle. A digital ruble will be ready next year.

AML / KYC

FATF Vows ‘Swift and Decisive Action’ on Effectiveness

By Editors | 22/04/2022

The commitment includes action to promptly implement global beneficial ownership rules and increase countries’ capabilities to recover criminal assets.

ESG / Sustainability

IMF Creates New Loan-Based Resilience and Sustainability Trust

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022

The IMF’s new loan-based trust seeks to help lower middle-income countries deal with external shocks like climate change and pandemics.

AML / KYC

OFAC Sanctions Russian Crypto Miners, UK Targets Military

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

OFAC designated Russian crypto miners and a bank offering sanctions evasion services. The UK sanctioned Russian generals and others supporting the military.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

Fintech / Regtech

RegTech Adoption Requires Rethink of Regulatory Environment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2022

New WEF paper outlines success factors for regtech adoption, a roadmap for implementation, and guidance on regulatory requirements.

Big Picture

WFE Publishes Paper on Human Rights Disclosure Practices

By Editors | 19/04/2022

The paper addresses social washing concerns and offers guidance for exchanges on reporting against human-rights related reporting frameworks.

AML / KYC

Countries Must ‘Redouble Efforts’ to Fight Financial Crime: FATF

By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2022

The FATF finds that countries have made “huge progress” in improving technical compliance, but many still face substantial challenges in taking effective action.