International

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022

    Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Russia Finalises Bill to Give Crypto Legal Tender Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2022

    The February version of the bill proposed to only allow crypto to be used as an investment vehicle. A digital ruble will be ready next year.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Vows ‘Swift and Decisive Action’ on Effectiveness

    By Editors | 22/04/2022

    The commitment includes action to promptly implement global beneficial ownership rules and increase countries’ capabilities to recover criminal assets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IMF Creates New Loan-Based Resilience and Sustainability Trust

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022

    The IMF’s new loan-based trust seeks to help lower middle-income countries deal with external shocks like climate change and pandemics.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Russian Crypto Miners, UK Targets Military

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    OFAC designated Russian crypto miners and a bank offering sanctions evasion services. The UK sanctioned Russian generals and others supporting the military.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RegTech Adoption Requires Rethink of Regulatory Environment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2022

    New WEF paper outlines success factors for regtech adoption, a roadmap for implementation, and guidance on regulatory requirements.

    Big Picture

    WFE Publishes Paper on Human Rights Disclosure Practices

    By Editors | 19/04/2022

    The paper addresses social washing concerns and offers guidance for exchanges on reporting against human-rights related reporting frameworks.

    AML / KYC

    Countries Must ‘Redouble Efforts’ to Fight Financial Crime: FATF

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2022

    The FATF finds that countries have made “huge progress” in improving technical compliance, but many still face substantial challenges in taking effective action.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Growth of Fintechs, Neobanks Poses Systemic Risk: IMF

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2022

    Digital banks should have to meet stronger capital, liquidity, and risk-management requirements, commensurate with their risks.

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