Europe

Structural Regulation

UK to Introduce New Listing Regime from 29 July

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2024

The new regime will merge the ‘premium’ and ‘standard’ listing segments and allow founders to exert greater control of their companies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

EU Plans to Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle in 2027: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2024

In a poll conducted at a meeting hosted by ESMA, close to 70 per cent of respondents advocated for the switch to occur in 2027.

KYC & CDD

UK FCA to Introduce Criminal Checks in Authorisation Process

By Editors | 12/07/2024

Controllers and beneficial owners of FIs would be subject to criminal background checks when they apply for authorisation or registration.

Market Abuse

Former Trader Settles $150m Lawsuit Against Deutsche Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2024

Matthew Connolly accused the German bank of making him a scapegoat by lying to prosecutors.

PEPs & Sanctions

Switzerland Expands Sanctions Against Russia

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The targets align with the EU’s 14th package, but measures targeting the energy, financial and goods sectors are still being examined.

Anti-Money Laundering

Five Chinese Money Launderers Arrested in Spain

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2024

The head of an alleged Chinese criminal network was among those arrested during the Europol-supported operation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nordea Charged for Laundering $3.8b for Russian Clients

By Editors | 08/07/2024

Danish authorities said Nordea did not adequately investigate transactions by Russian clients and ignored other warnings.

Stablecoins

Circle Secures First Stablecoin License under EU’s MiCA Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/07/2024

Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.

Anti-Money Laundering

EBA Publishes Travel Rule Guidelines for Crypto Sector

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The guidelines specify the information that should accompany crypto transfers, and what CASPs should do when information is missing.