United States

AML / KYC

RegTech Asia 2020: The Future of AML & Fraud Case Management

By Editors | 11/10/2020

How can current practices in AML and fraud case management and investigations be enhanced with technology and data for better, faster outcomes?

AML / KYC

US Imposes Sanctions Against 18 Iranian Banks

By Editors | 11/10/2020

FIs transacting with the sanctioned banks after a 45-day wind-down period may expose themselves to secondary sanctions or be subject to an enforcement action, Treasury said.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia to Assist Cambodia in Capital Markets Development

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The Australian government will provide technical assistance to develop a regulatory framework and market capacity for investment in infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA to Launch IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol on 23 Oct

By Editors | 11/10/2020

Widespread adoption is a tangible step financial and non-financial firms can take to avoid disruptions in derivatives markets and mitigate risks at a system-wide level, the FSB says.

Big Picture

BIS Report Outlines Common Foundation for Retail CBDCs

By Editors | 11/10/2020

Any decision to launch a CBDC would depend on an informed judgment that the risks can be managed, including the risk of disintermediating banks or enabling ‘digital runs’.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.

AML / KYC

Fed Orders Citigroup to Correct “Longstanding Deficiencies”

By Editors | 08/10/2020

The Fed has ordered Citigroup to remediated enterprise-wide risk management and controls deficiencies. The OCC has penalised Citibank $400mn for the same deficiencies.

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Outlines Progress from Digital Yuan Pilot Tests

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/10/2020

Over 113,300 personal and 8,000 corporate digital wallets have been opened as part of the ongoing DC/EP tests, according to PBOC deputy governor Fan Yifei.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for More MSCI Contracts

By Editors | 06/10/2020

Two broad-based Taiwan equity index contracts have received CFTC certification, allowing them to be offered and sold to persons in the US.