Europe

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

UK FCA Imposes Restrictions on Odey Asset Management

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2023

The restrictions are intended to facilitate an orderly breakup of Odey Asset Management, after its founder was accused of sexual misconduct.

Market Abuse

EU Proposes New Rules to Address Cum-Ex Tax Dodge Schemes

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2023

The proposals aim to make withholding tax procedures more efficient and secure for investors, banks and tax authorities.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global Consortium Executes First “Quantum-Secure” Trade Transaction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2023

The trade parties utilised IMDA’s ‘TradeTrust framework’ and placed a quantum-secure ‘seal’ on the electronic trade documents.

Market Abuse

UK MPs Demand Re-examination of LIBOR Rigging Convictions

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2023

UK MPs say crucial evidence was withheld from the LIBOR manipulation inquiry and that the UK is now alone in treating the actions of the traders involved as criminal.

DeFi & Web3

Banque de France Says Second Version of MiCA is Needed

By Editors | 17/06/2023

Francois Villeroy de Galhau highlighted that MiCA currently does not cover crypto conglomerates, crypto lending, DeFi and NFTs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

TSB Calls on Meta to Take Responsibility for Social Media Frauds

By Editors | 16/06/2023

TSB says Meta should take five steps to protect consumers, including issuing a commitment to investigating and removing fraudulent content within 24 hours.

Supervision & Enforcement

UK Unveils Measures to Increase Corporate Accountability for Crime

By Editors | 16/06/2023

Under the reform plan, businesses involved in fraud, money laundering, and bribery will be subject to stricter scrutiny.

Structural Regulation

Faster Progress Needed to Enhance EU Capital Markets: IMF

By Editors | 15/06/2023

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted key priorities to enhance Europe’s capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Sets Out Plans for Crypto Rule Consultations

By Editors | 15/06/2023

With MiCA now in force, ESMA said it would consult on a range of technical standards that will be published in three packages.