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AML / KYC
FATF Keeps Pakistan on Grey List with 4 Action Items Outstanding
21/10/2021
Marcus Pleyer said “there is no discussion on blacklisting Pakistan” as its government has demonstrated a “clear commitment” and is cooperating with the FATF.
Securities / Derivatives
BIS Announces Plans to Launch Asian Green Bond Fund
21/10/2021
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the BIS.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Publishes Guidance on Geographical Link Test
21/10/2021
The geographical link test helps firms that provide designated services determine whether they have AML/CTF obligations in Australia.
RBNZ Reviews Policy for Branches of Overseas Banks
21/10/2021
The RBNZ says there are inherent limitations on its ability to apply its regulatory standards to all branches and to supervise them effectively.
Securities / Derivatives
ISLA Publishes Clause Library, Taxonomy for Securities Lending
21/10/2021
ISLA collated clauses and variants used with master agreements and identified how firms configure and add to the standard provisions to create a set of common clauses.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Seek Global Harmonisation in Cyber Incident Reporting
20/10/2021
The FSB will promote convergence in cyber incident reporting by developing best practices, defining information to be shared, and creating common terminologies.
AML / KYC
Credit Suisse Settles Charges Over Mozambique ‘Secret Debt’
20/10/2021
Transactions that raised over $1bn were used to “perpetrate a hidden debt scheme”, pay kickbacks to investment bankers, and bribe government officials.
Market Infrastructure
LCH Expands Eligible Collateral to Include SGD Securities
20/10/2021
LCH says accepting SGD collateral will be an important tool for improving liquidity management and optimising margin costs.
AML / KYC
India, US Pledge to Take Stronger Action Against Financial Crime
20/10/2021
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen also pledged to further engage on climate change.
Enforcement
Australian Court Fines Colonial First State for Misleading Members
19/10/2021
The court said Colonial First State Investments engaged in a 26-month “concerted campaign” that sought to take advantage of members.
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