International

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Class Action Alleges Banks, VC Firms Were Complicit in FTX Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2023

The lawsuit seeks damages from four banks, one banking executive, ten investment firms, a law firm, and two accounting firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Agrees Roadmap to Strengthen Adoption of Crypto AML Standards

By Editors | 28/02/2023

The roadmap will include a stocktake of steps taken globally to regulate and supervise virtual asset service providers.

PEPs & Sanctions

New G7 Sanctions Target Russian Financial Services, Evasion Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2023

US Treasury says sanctioned actors use smaller banks and wealth management firms to evade sanctions. FATF has suspended Russia’s membership.

Payments & Settlements

FSB Sets Out Next Steps for Enhancing Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 26/02/2023

The next phase of work focuses on payment system interoperability, legal and regulatory frameworks, and cross-border data exchange.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Adds South Africa, Nigeria to Grey List

By Editors | 25/02/2023

The South African Reserve Bank said it has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of the financial system by money launderers or terrorist financiers.

Supervision & Enforcement

FATF Suspends Russia’s Membership Over Ukraine War

By Editors | 25/02/2023

Russia’s actions “unacceptably run counter” to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system.

CBDCs

BIS Head Outlines Vision for Future Monetary System

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2023

Agustin Carstens said the disappearance of $2tr in value from the crypto market in 2022 proves that cryptocurrencies cannot be a viable alternative to fiat.

Payments & Settlements

FSB, CPMI Seek Nominations for Cross-border Payments Task Forces

By Editors | 24/02/2023

The FSB and CPMI are inviting firms to nominate senior representatives to two separate task forces that will focus on enhancing cross-border payments.

Market Data & Technology

DSB Announces Launch Dates for UPI Service

By Editors | 24/02/2023

The UPI UAT environment and a client onboarding and support platform will be available from 17 April, and the UPI production environment from 16 October.