Europe

Sanctions

EU Discusses 13th Sanctions Package for Russia – Report

By Editors | 22/01/2024

The package could include further listings, more trade restrictions. and cracking down on Russia’s ability to circumvent sanctions via third countries.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Prompt Turkish Banks to Reject Russian Payments

By Editors | 22/01/2024

Turkish banks are now refusing to accept payments from Russian banks for exports, due to the threat of US sanctions.

AML / KYC

EU Council, Parliament Reach Provisional Agreement on AMLD6

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2024

The scope of the AML rules is broadened to include cryptoassets, luxury goods, football clubs and golden visas. There is also an EU-wide cash payment limit of EUR 10,000.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Forms New Sustainability Working Group for Advice Sector

By Editors | 18/01/2024

The working group will report in the second half of 2024 on how the financial advice sector can deliver good sustainable finance practices.

AML / KYC

EBA Issues Guidelines on ML/TF Risks Associated with CASPs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/01/2024

The guidelines will foster a common understanding of ML/TF risks associated with crypto-assets service providers, the EBA said.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

Enforcement

Former Wyelands Bank CEO Fined, Banned by UK PRA

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

Former Wyelands Bank CEO faces penalty and prohibition for failing to ensure the lender had adequate systems and controls.

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Deems BNP Paribas Capital Instruments Ineligible

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2024

Perpetual bonds, also known as “discos”, have a complex structure that could hamper the resolution of the bank in a crisis, the EBA said.

Sanctions

Biden Administration Supports Confiscation of Russian Assets – Report

By Editors | 12/01/2024

There have been concerns that the seizure of Russian assets could taint the reputation of the US financial system and spark a flight from the dollar.