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AML / KYC
Ex-FBI Agent Charged for Money Laundering, Sanctions Violations
27/01/2023
The former FBI agent conspired with a former Russian diplomat to help Oleg Deripaska have his sanctions removed.
Enforcement
RBNZ Concludes Work to Enhance Enforcement Framework
27/01/2023
The framework consists of three documents setting set how the RBNZ selects matters for investigation, conducts investigations, and takes enforcement decisions.
Enforcement
Morgan Stanley Fines Staff Over Use of Messaging Platforms
27/01/2023
The penalties ranged from several thousand dollars for some staff to more than USD 1 million for others, cut from past bonuses or future pay.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposed New Securitisation Framework for Stressed Assets
27/01/2023
Banks would be able to sell stressed assets to special purpose entities that issue securitisation notes for investors to buy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Digital Asset Derivatives
27/01/2023
ISDA says the definitions set clear provisions for execution and settlement and will help to reduce credit and market risk in digital asset trading.
Enforcement
SEBI Targets Front-running in Nationwide Raids
27/01/2023
Individuals would take positions on certain stocks prior to so-called ‘market experts’ going on live television to recommend those same stocks.
New Zealand to Increase Foreign Reserves Holdings
27/01/2023
New Zealand will look to increase its foreign reserves holdings over “a number of years” in order to minimise the market impact.
BSP Raises Interest Rate Caps for Credit Card Issuers
27/01/2023
The BSP says the higher caps will cushion the impact of inflationary pressure and interest rate hikes on banks and credit card issuers.
Fintech / Regtech
New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers
27/01/2023
Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands
26/01/2023
The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.
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