Europe

AML / KYC

New Sanctions Announced to Mark Third Year of Ukraine War

By Editors | 25/02/2025

EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand sanctions target circumvention via third countries, Russia’s shadow fleet, financial institutions, trade

AML / KYC

Europol Establishes Dedicated Hub for Sanctions-related Investigations

By Editors | 25/02/2025

The initiative will improve the tracking of illicit financial flows and asset seizures, ensuring a more coordinated response to sanctions evasion, Europol said.

Market Infrastructure

ECB to Launch Settlement Platform for DLT-based Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The ECB said the long-term strategy seeks to support international financial transactions while maintaining the stability of the European financial ecosystem.

Enforcement

UK CMA Fines Banks $132m for Anti Competitive Conduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and RBC were fined. Deutsche Bank also participated but was granted immunity for reporting the misconduct.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia and ICAEW Partner to Strengthen Sustainability Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

The partnership focuses on capacity-building with training on climate-related financial disclosures, sustainability certifications, and regulatory best practices.

Market Infrastructure

UK Holds Launch Event for Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2025

The BOE estimates the move to T+1 will free up GBP 1 billion of margin currently held at CCPs, which can be repurposed to “more productive uses”.

Fintech / Regtech

Switzerland Outlines Regulatory Approach to Artificial Intelligence

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

The Federal Council is planning to incorporate the Council of Europe’s Convention on Artificial Intelligence into Swiss law.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Authorities Endorse Plan to Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

HM Treasury, the FCA, and the BOE are urging market participants to begin preparations immediately to ensure readiness for 11 October 2027.

Sanctions

UK Imposes Sanctions on Three Russian Officials, Two Companies

By Editors | 17/02/2025

The three officials have “links to Putin’s inner circle”. The two entities are “linked to Russia’s nuclear energy giant Rosatom”.