Europe

The cooperation framework promotes mutual understanding, exchange of information and technical assistance between the FSA and EIOPA.

The FCA reportedly directed Barclays to undergo an independent review due to concerns about a large volume of KYC and AML incidents.

The FCA is seeking feedback on introducing regulatory expectations or guidance on senior management responsibilities for regulated firms’ sustainability-related strategies.

The US will crack down on facilitators and third-country providers helping Russia evade sanctions, whether "wittingly or unwittingly".

UK and New Zealand investors do not have to undergo national security reviews for noncontrolling investments in the US.

The EU Digital Identity Wallet, expected to go live in 2024, will make it possible to store personal credentials within a single digital ID.

The first-of-its-kind joint action marks the first time suspected ransomware operators have been designated under the UK sanctions regime.

Deutsche Börse Group will leverage Google Cloud to accelerate the development of digital securities platform D7, and deliver crypto spot and derivatives products.

Exchanges are reporting business as usual, though ION is said to be rebuilding its systems. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike will validate.

The investigation centres on suspected acts of corporate espionage, breach of trade secrets and violations of banking secrecy laws.