United States

Cybersecurity

FINRA Issues Additional Guidance on Ransomware Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2022

Attacks have proliferated due to the increased use of technology, continued adoption of cryptocurrencies, and the emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service models.

Payments & Settlements

Citigroup Litigation in Revlon Dispute Comes to an End

By Editors | 22/12/2022

Citigroup reached an agreement with ten remaining Revlon lenders for them to repay the bank USD 504 million for mistakenly sent wire transfers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Five Steps to Address E-Comms Risk and Avoid Regulatory Penalties

By Rupal Patel | 22/12/2022

The industry is playing catch up with the impact of working from home and must ensure e-comms risk is managed in a better way, says Rupal Patel at Acin.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

US, Brazil Settle Honeywell Bribery Charges for Over $200m

By Editors | 22/12/2022

Manufacturing conglomerate Honeywell will pay $120mn to Brazilian authorities, $39.4mn to the DOJ, and $42.3mn to the SEC.

Supervision & Enforcement

US Regulator Orders Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7b for Violations

By Editors | 21/12/2022

Wells Fargo repeatedly misapplied loan payments, wrongfully foreclosed on homes and illegally repossessed vehicles, among other violations.

Cryptocurrency

FTX Seeks Court Authorisation to Sell Four Businesses

By Editors | 21/12/2022

Embed, LedgerX, FTX Japan and FTX Europe have maintained segregated customer accounts and have solvent balance sheets.

Resolution & Recovery

US Regulators Identify Flaws in Resolution Plans of Two Major Banks

By Editors | 20/12/2022

Credit Suisse’s resolution plan had two deficiencies relating to its cash flow forecasting capabilities and governance for its US operations. BNP Paribas had one shortcoming.

Cryptocurrency

NYDFS Issues Guidance on Crypto-Related Activities for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2022

New York regulated banks, as well as branches and agencies of foreign banks licensed by the NYDFS, need prior approval to engage in virtual currency-related activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Lawmakers Introduce AML/CFT Bill for Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2022

The bill would categorise all crypto firms as money transfer businesses, requiring them to implement AML programmes and prohibiting the use of crypto mixers.