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International
Anti-Money Laundering
Global Implementation of AML Measures for Crypto “Still Lagging”
By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2024
The FATF says there has been “negligible improvement” in regulating virtual assets and “insufficient progress” in implementing the travel rule.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS to Explore Approaches for Monitoring Supply Chain Shocks
By Editors | 10/07/2024
BIS will use granular data, analytics and AI to improve monitoring of global supply chains and better assess their economic and financial impacts.
Cryptocurrency
Defunct Crypto Exchange Mt Gox Starts Repaying Creditors
By Editors | 09/07/2024
Mt. Gox was forced to close in 2014 after a major hack. Creditors have waited 10 years for repayments, which are now expected to be completed within 90 days.
Structural Regulation
US Treasury Proposes to Expand Jurisdictional Reach of CFIUS
By Editors | 09/07/2024
The proposed rule adds 56 military installations to the list of installations around which CFIUS has jurisdiction.
Credit Risk
BCBS Consults on Technical Amendments and New FAQs
By Editors | 09/07/2024
One amendment addresses an inconsistency in how “specialised lending” is defined between the SA and IRB approach to credit risk.
Payments & Settlements
Russia, Iran Integrate National Payment Systems
By Editors | 08/07/2024
Work to link Russia’s MIR network and Iran’s Shetab has been finalised. Agreement also signed on use of national currencies.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Working on Plan to Target Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
By Editors | 08/07/2024
The US is reportedly looking to impose specific penalties on Russian shadow fleet tankers but the effort has stalled.
PEPs & Sanctions
Iran’s New President Seeks Lifting of Sanctions
By Editors | 08/07/2024
New President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated Iran would seek greater engagement with the US and a revival of the JCPOA.
Tokenisation
Schroders Launches Pilot Project to Tokenisation ILS Assets
By Editors | 06/07/2024
The project aims to enhance transparency, streamline investment processes and improve client experience in the reinsurance sector.
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.
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