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AML / KYC
EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures
18/07/2023
The European Commission says it has identified multiple instances of incorrect transposition of 5AMLD, despite Cyprus declaring full compliance with the directive.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance
17/07/2023
The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.
AML / KYC
Singapore Shaken by Rare Corruption Probe
17/07/2023
A government minister and a prominent property tycoon were arrested and released on bail last week.
Enforcement
US FTC Probes OpenAI’s ChatGPT Over Consumer Protection Concerns
17/07/2023
A key focus of the investigation is the possibility of ChatGPT generating false, misleading, or disparaging statements about real individuals.
Securities / Derivatives
DSB Integrates UPI in OTC ISIN UAT Environment
17/07/2023
Users of the OTC ISIN UAT environment can now develop and test changes to their systems to incorporate the UPI as part of the OTC ISIN record.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI and CBUAE Sign MoUs to Boost Cross-Border Payments
17/07/2023
The first MoU will promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions. The second is aimed at interlinking India and UAE’s payment and messaging systems.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC to Host Industry Roundtable on CHESS Replacement Project
17/07/2023
ASIC chair Joe Longo will chair an industry roundtable on 2 August to discuss a proposed CHESS replacement solution.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Probe Prompts Staff and Executive Departures at Binance – Reports
17/07/2023
Over 1,000 employees have reportedly been laid off in recent weeks. A number of key senior executives have also departed.
AML / KYC
US Virgin Islands Demands $190m from JPMorgan in Epstein Case
17/07/2023
The territory said in a court filing that JPMorgan did not place compliance with the law and prevention of trafficking ahead of its own profits.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures
16/07/2023
Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.
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