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    AML / KYC

    GCFFC Calls for Action on Beneficial Ownership Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021

    Beneficial ownership data should be structured and interoperable, collated in a central register, and accessible to all actors fighting financial crime.

    Big Picture

    BIS Paper Warns of Delayed Corporate Insolvency Wave

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/08/2021

    Unexpected credit losses could leave banks with inadequate loss-absorbing resources, warns a new working paper from the BIS.

    Big Picture

    OECD Offers Policy Advice for Regulating AI in Financial Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2021

    Among the recommendations are the introduction of suitability requirements for AI-driven financial services, and add-on capital buffers based on AI algorithms.

    Big Picture

    ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021

    An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.

    AML / KYC

    US Real Estate the ‘Preferred’ Money Laundering Destination: GFI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/08/2021

    Lawyers, real estate agents, investment advisers, and bank employees have repeatedly facilitated money laundering through US real estate by HNWIs and PEPs.

    Big Picture

    IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition

    By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021

    “Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.

    AML / KYC

    DeFi Accounts for Majority of Crypto Hacks, Frauds in 2021

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2021

    In H1 2021, DeFi accounted for 76% of major crypto hack volume and 54% of major crypto fraud volume, according to CipherTrace.

    AML / KYC

    China’s Opposition to Cryptocurrency is Ideological – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2021

    A new Chainalysis report explains China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency, the country’s role in crypto-related crime, and the implications of a digital yuan.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New BIS Paper Calls for Concrete Guidance on AI

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    Common themes on AI governance create scope for the development of international guidance or standards, says a new paper from the Financial Stability Institute.

    Big Picture

    Australia: Mutual Banks Face “Avalanche” of Regulatory Change

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

    A new benchmarking report from GRC Solutions highlights the challenges incoming regulatory requirements are presenting to the mutual banking sector.

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