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Fintech / Regtech
EU Commission Proposes New Rules on Instant Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2022
Banks would be required to offer instant payments at the same cost as other credit transfers. Instant euro payments may later be expanded internationally.
Enforcement
HKEX Issues New Guidance Note, Revises Sanctions Statement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2022
Parties are expected to cooperate with HKEX during its investigations and disciplinary actions, the new Guidance Note on Cooperation says.
AML / KYC
RBI Grants First Vostro Approvals to Russian Banks
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Sberbank and VTB Bank have been granted approval to open vostro accounts in India to settle rupee trade transactions.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Will Not Adopt Russia’s Mir Card Scheme
By Editors | 23/10/2022
The CBSL said it is not in a position to consider Russia’s request to operate the Mir card scheme in Sri Lanka, due to US sanctions.
AML / KYC
FATF Blacklists Myanmar, Sidelines Russia, De-lists Pakistan
By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2022
Myanmar is on the FATF “blacklist” alongside Iran and North Korea. Pakistan was removed from the “grey list”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Set to Relax Rules for Crypto Token Listings – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022
Crypto tokens will reportedly be able to list within 30 days. Currently, the screening process for a new listing takes around six months to a year.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions, Files Criminal Charges Against Russians
By Editors | 21/10/2022
The sanctions target a procurement network supplying technology to Russia. The indictment explains that crypto was used to facilitate the payments.
AML / KYC
EU to Sanction Iran Over Drone Sales to Russia
By Editors | 20/10/2022
The EU has just imposed sanctions over the way protests in Iran are being handled. The drone transfers to Russia are considered a violation of a UNSC resolution.
AML / KYC
Canada, Switzerland Sanction More Russians, EU Considers 9th Package
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2022
The next round of EU sanctions could include limits on LPG imports, more restrictions against Russian banks, and a ban on the sale of European real estate to Russians.
AML / KYC
Japan Cabinet Passes Bill to Strengthen AML System
By Editors | 18/10/2022
Crypto exchanges will be obliged to share information on users and screen customers against sanctions lists.
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