International

Trading & Investment

Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2024

Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.

PEPs & Sanctions

Report Calls on US Congress to Review DRPK Sanctions

By Editors | 10/05/2024

The report warns that the enhanced partnership between Russia and North Korea could undermine the effectiveness of US policy.

Anti-Money Laundering

FIs Exposed to Land Conversion-related Financial Crime Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

WWF-UK and Themis have identified vulnerabilities when it comes to handling the proceeds of land conversion-related financial crimes.

Cryptocurrency

FTX to Make Full Repayment to Non-Government Creditors

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

Under the reorganisation plan, up to 98% of non-government creditors will receive about 118% of their claims in cash.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Removes Sberbank Switzerland from Sanctions List

By Editors | 09/05/2024

Sberbank sold its Swiss subsidiary in September 2022 and the bank was then renamed to TradeXBank Ltd.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia Court Authorises Seizure of JPM, Commerzbank Assets

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The arbitration court authorised the seizure of $13.3mn from Commerzbank (Eurasia) JSC, a subsidiary of JPMorgan and Commerzbank.

Anti-Money Laundering

FinCEN Issues Advisory to Help FIs Detect Terrorist Financing

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2024

The Advisory describes how Iran finances terrorist organisations and provides red flags to aid in detection, prevention, and reporting.

AI Risk & Governance

OECD Updates AI Principles to Address Safety Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The OECD has updated its AI Principles to mitigate risks and prevent bias, discrimination, and misinformation.

Tokenisation

Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.