International

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Responds to FATF Payment Transparency Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2024

Operators of payment market infrastructures should be brought into the scope of R.16 and ISO 20022 terminology should be adopted.

AML / KYC

US Court Sentences Binance Founder to Four Months Jail

By Editors | 01/05/2024

The sentence was below the three years requested by prosecutors and the 18 month maximum recommended under federal guidelines.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Proposes Counterparty Credit Risk Management Guidelines

By Editors | 01/05/2024

The guidelines seek to address weaknesses in CCR management, as demonstrated in the Archegos failure and other recent episodes of NBFI distress.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russia to Tighten Regulations for Crypto Mining Operations

By Editors | 01/05/2024

Earlier it was reported that Russia was planning to ban private cryptocurrencies outright, but a lawmaker has dispelled this notion.

ESG / Sustainability

Common Green Fund Rules Remain Distant Dream

By ESG Investor | 01/05/2024

Investors call for greater clarity and certainty on regulatory expectations around sustainable finance disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Latest G20 TechSprint to Focus on Supporting Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 01/05/2024

This year’s G20 TechSprint will focus on problem statements relating to sustainable finance, including nature-based solutions and ESG data improvements.

Enforcement

US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Export Control Evasion Case

By Editors | 30/04/2024

The defendant allegedly tried to procure dual-use electronic components for entities in Russia involved in the development and manufacture of drones.

Sanctions

Chinese Firms Turning to Illegal Channels for Russia Business

By Editors | 30/04/2024

With China’s big banks no longer processing Russia-related payments, exporters are increasingly turning to underground channels including cryptocurrency.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, IsDB and LSEG Release Guidance on Sustainable Sukuk

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2024

With the sustainable sukuk market already growing, the new guidance will attract more investors and raise more capital towards the SDGs.