International

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF Forms New Advisory Board to Promote vLEI Adoption

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The vLEI Technical Advisory Board will provide technical, governance, and developmental support to the vLEI stakeholder ecosystem as it grows.

Nature & Biodiversity

NGFS Publishes New Reports on Nature-related Risks

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The first report offers a conceptual framework for nature-related financial risks. The second focuses on nature-related litigation.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Publishes Trade Transparency Standards for MiCA

By Editors | 05/07/2024

ESMA report includes standards for how crypto trading platforms should publish data required for pre-and post-trade transparency.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mexico’s Elisa de Anda Madrazo Assumes FATF Presidency

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2024

Elisa De Anda Madrazo will serve as FATF President from July 2024 to June 2026, taking over from T. Raja Kumar of Singapore.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Plans to Update Guidance for Money Laundering NRAs

By Editors | 04/07/2024

The FATF aims to make NRA guidance “more effective, comprehensive and useful for all stakeholders involved”.

Cryptocurrency

BCBS Finalises Disclosure Framework for Bank Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2024

The BCBS also approved revisions to the cryptoasset standard and IRRBB standard, and agreed to consult on principles for managing third-party risk.

Cryptocurrency

Russia Urges Crypto Use for Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 04/07/2024

CBR governor Elvira Nabiullina said Russia has softened its stance on the use of cryptocurrencies in international payments.

Capital Adequacy

FSB Evaluates Impact of G20 Reforms on Securitisation

By Editors | 03/07/2024

Risk retention and higher prudential requirements have enhanced the resilience of securitisation markets, the FSB says.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Nearly 4,000 Arrests Made in Global Anti-Scam Operation: INTERPOL

By Editors | 03/07/2024

The operation spanned 61 countries and resulted in 6,745 bank accounts being frozen and assets worth $257mn being seized.