Europe

PEPs & 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”.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Four Arrested in International Operation Against 8Base Ransomware Group

By Thisanka Siripala | 14/02/2025

The international operation involved law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.

Resolution & Recovery

Asian Investors File Claims Over Credit Suisse AT1 Writedown

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025

Asia-based claimants believe Switzerland breached its investment treaty obligations by fully writing down Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.

Cybersecurity

Swift Action Needed for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

The Europol-backed Quantum Safe Financial Forum said FIs and policymakers must take immediate steps towards a quantum-safe financial ecosystem.

Clearing & Post-Trade

UK Releases Roadmap for Transitioning to T+1 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The Accelerated Settlement Task Force provides a structured timeline for the transition, identifying required actions and key milestones.

Data Privacy

APAC Governments Impose Restrictions on Use of DeepSeek

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2025

South Korea, India, Australia and Taiwan have imposed restrictions on using DeepSeek on government devices.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Issues Guidance to Align EU Approach to MiCA Authorisation

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

National competent authorities should ensure outsourcing is not used to create “letter-box entities” or evade supervision.

AI Risk & Governance

EU Commission Releases Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/02/2025

Eight AI applications will be banned strictly prohibited due to their potential risks to European values and fundamental rights.