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CBDCs
European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022
OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.
Credit Risk
China to Use ‘Social Credit’ Scores in Lending Market
By Darien Choong | 07/04/2022
Authorities say they are seeking to use the social credit system to improve financing opportunities and increase lending to businesses and individuals.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Jails Man for Money Laundering, Email Fraud
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The man received funds in his and his company’s bank accounts that were derived from chearing offences perpetrated overseas and locally.
PEPs & Sanctions
Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.
PEPs & Sanctions
India Introduces Bill to Outlaw Proliferation Financing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2022
The Bill will also give the government powers to freeze, seize or attach funds or other financial assets or economic resources to prevent WMD financing.
Capital Adequacy
APRA to Align Definition of SFI Across Prudential Standards
By Editors | 06/04/2022
Under the changes, foreign-owned ADIs will only be considered a ‘significant financial institution’ for capital adequacy purposes if they are large or complex.
AI Risk & Governance
OJK Launches New Integrated Data Analytics System
By Editors | 06/04/2022
‘OSIDA’ leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to process and analyse large datasets reported by banks to detect risk.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.
Cybersecurity
Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022
FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.
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