International

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes 4th Iteration of Long-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The scenarios have been updated to incorporate acute physical risks and provide further insights on how physical risks and transition policies affect the macroeconomy.

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Action to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering are facilitated by professional enablers, money mules, shell companies, and different types of FIs including VASPs.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data

By Editors | 09/11/2023

“OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.

ESG / Sustainability

VCMI Unveils Early Adopters of Claims Code of Practice

By ESG Investor | 09/11/2023

Companies involved in the Early Adopters Programme include Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Natura.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC to Launch Custody Service for Tokenised Securities

By Editors | 09/11/2023

The new digital assets custody service will launch in 2024, using custody infrastructure provided by Ripple-owned Metaco.

Sanctions

UK Targets Russian Gold and Oil as EU Preps New Sanctions Package

By Editors | 08/11/2023

UK government announced asset freezes on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold, oil, and strategic sectors.

Enforcement

New OFAC Settlement Highlights Compliance for E-Commerce

By Editors | 07/11/2023

The US Treasury Department said a US-based online rewards company failed to identify transactions involving persons in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, and Syria.

Sanctions

US Commerce Department Fines Manufacturer for Aiding Israeli Boycott

By Editors | 05/11/2023

The US-based manufacturer admitted to violating the US Antiboycott Regulations by certifying that shipments to the Middle East did not contain Israeli-origin goods.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Russian National for Laundering Funds for Wealthy Clients

By Editors | 05/11/2023

Ekaterina Zhdanova allegedly helped wealthy clients evade sanctions and move money internationally using crypto and other channels.