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AML / KYC
US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022
OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.
Big Picture
Financial Institutions Underestimating Climate Risk: IPCC Report
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Transparency alone is insufficient to drive the required asset reallocation in the absence of clear regulatory frameworks, the report says.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance
By Editors | 07/04/2022
IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.
AML / KYC
US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.
AML / KYC
From Russia in Haste
By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022
The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Applauds ‘Smooth Transition’ Away from LIBOR
By Editors | 05/04/2022
The FSB highlights a need to continue building liquidity in RFR-based products, use SOFR across global markets, and plan for the remaining USD LIBOR settings to cease.
Big Picture
“Room for Improvement” in Climate Risk Tools – UNEP FI
By ESG Investor | 03/04/2022
Greater scope and depth needed to keep pace with demand for more holistic approaches to climate risk management by banks and investors.
AML / KYC
The Future of AML Auditing is Increasingly Digital
By Claus Christensen | 03/04/2022
A shift to digital-first AML auditing and more open communications will improve efficiency and effectiveness for regulators and regulated entities alike, writes Claus Christensen.
Big Picture
BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks
By Editors | 01/04/2022
Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.
Fintech / Regtech
ISDA Publishes New Paper on Digital Regulatory Reporting
By Editors | 01/04/2022
DRR will allow for consistent rule interpretation, more streamlined and automated reporting, and fewer data quality issues, ISDA says.
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