Europe

PEPs & Sanctions

Three FIUs Issue Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024

The FIUs of Canada, Netherlands and Germany issued a joint advisory providing indicators to aid in the detection of dual-use goods trade involving Russia.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Sanctions Russians Linked to Moldova Destabilisation Efforts

By Editors | 23/02/2024

Six individuals and one entity were sanctioned for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening Moldova’s sovereignty and independence.

Anti-Money Laundering

Frankfurt Selected to Host EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

Frankfurt was chosen following a competitive bidding process that involved eight other countries. The AMLA will start operations in mid-2025.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024

The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.

AI Risk & Governance

EU Establishes New Office to Implement AI Act

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

The AI Office will be responsible for implementing the AI Act and fostering a trustworthy AI ecosystem in the EU.

Tokenisation

The Future of Securities Tokenisation and Crypto Regulation 

By Hannah Cassidy | 22/02/2024

With crypto currencies and assets firmly lodged in the public mind, regulators need to lay guardrails to facilitate innovation and combat misbehaviour.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Approves 13th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

By Editors | 22/02/2024

The new sanctions package includes trade restrictions on Chinese and Indian companies for the first time.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Imposes First Sanctions Over Death of Alexei Navalny

By Editors | 22/02/2024

Sanctions were imposed against six individuals who oversaw the prison camp where Navalny was held leading up to his death.

Market Data & Technology

EU Adopts New Rules to Enhance Market Data Access

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

The amendments to MiFIR and MiFID II will enable the establishment of EU-wide consolidated tapes and ban payment for order flow.