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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ESG Explainer: SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table

    By ESG Investor | 25/05/2022

    Despite high levels of investor support, proposed rules on climate-related disclosures have prompted questions of regulatory over-reach.

    Capital Adequacy

    How Canada’s Big Banks Used Their War Chests During the Pandemic

    By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 25/05/2022

    Lalinda Sugathadasa analyses the approach Canadian regulators and D-SIBs adopted during the pandemic to remain profitable despite a build-up of excess capital.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC Fines BNY Mellon Unit for ESG Misstatements

    By Editors | 25/05/2022

    BNY Mellon Investment Adviser stated in documents that all investments in its funds had undergone an ESG quality review, but that this was not always the case.

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Endorses 12 Month Term SOFR for Legacy LIBOR Loans

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2022

    ARRC approved the CME 12-month Term SOFR rate for legacy LIBOR consumer products and trade and receivables finance.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US SEC Fines Wells Fargo Advisors $7m for AML Failures

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    Wells Fargo Advisors was fined for failing to timely file 34 SARs. This is the second BSA action against the firm in the last five years.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Probes Use of Text Messaging by Major Banks

    By Editors | 23/05/2022

    The probe is reportedly aimed at gauging how pervasive the use of unauthorised messaging platforms is for business-related messages.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Federal Court Declares Crypto Subject to Sanctions Laws

    By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2022

    A newly unsealed federal court opinion supports the DOJ’s first criminal prosecution involving the use of crypto for sanctions evasion.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Passes Law to Enhance Financial Consumer Protections

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2022

    The law grants regulators enhanced powers to address fraud and consumer complaints in a more timely manner.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022

    Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Warns Foreign Banks Against Facilitating Sanctions Evasion

    By Editors | 18/05/2022

    Foreign banks could fall under US sanctions if they provide material support to a person or entity sanctioned by the US.

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