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Mizuho to Seek EU Regulatory Approval to Convert to Universal Bank
23/10/2023
Mizuho Financial Group plans to merge its Amsterdam-based banking business and its Frankfurt-based securities business in 2025.
Crypto / Digital Assets
StanChart, Deutsche Complete First UDPN Proof of Concept
23/10/2023
The UDPN messaging system is designed to provide interoperability between stablecoins and CBDCs, similar to how the SWIFT network facilitates bank transactions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
EBA, ESMA Consult on Suitability, Remuneration Under MiCA
23/10/2023
Joint guidelines cover suitability of management, owners and board members of crypto firms and stablecoin issuers. Separate EBA consultation covers remuneration policies.
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues Framework for Identifying Systemically Important Insurers
23/10/2023
Chinese insurance companies will be assessed every two years and designated systemically important based on 13 evaluation indicators.
AML / KYC
Egmont Group Suspends Membership of Russian FIU
23/10/2023
The move bars Rosfinmonitoring from using Egmont Group’s platform to share information with other FIUs and from playing any other role in the organisation.
Fintech / Regtech
US CFPB Proposes Rule to Implement Open Banking
23/10/2023
The CFPB says the proposed rule would allow consumers to “break up” with banks that provide bad service and forbid companies from misusing personal financial data.
SEBI Issues Guidelines to Boost Operational Resilience of QRTAs
23/10/2023
QRTAs are required to declare a disaster within 30 minutes of an incident and must be able to switch to the DRS within 45 minutes.
Sanctions
China Imposes Exports Controls on Graphite Products
23/10/2023
China dominates global supply chains for graphite, a key material used in electric vehicle batteries.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Establishes New CBDC Expert Group
23/10/2023
The Expert Group comprises faculty members of five local universities, who will support the HKMA’s exploration of key policy and technical issues surrounding CBDC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Cash-for-crypto Shops Need Regulation, Says HK Customs Official
23/10/2023
A regulatory regime for OTC crypto exchange shops is currently being considered by authorities, according to Commissioner Louise Ho.
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