International

Data Privacy

EU Commission Approves Pilot Use Cases for Digital ID Wallet

By Editors | 27/12/2022

The approved pilots cover payments, travel, and business compatibility. The EU Digital Identity Wallet is expected to go live in 2024.

Cryptocurrency

Insurers Are Denying Coverage to Crypto Firms Linked to FTX

By Editors | 27/12/2022

When coverage is provided, it is becoming more pricey and contains broad policy exclusions that would deny any FTX-related claims.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

How Law Enforcement Can Take Action Against Crypto Crime

By Gurvais Grigg | 23/12/2022

Blockchain analysis tools and appropriate training can help exchanges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders recover victim funds, says Gurvais Grigg.

DeFi & Web3

BIS Papers Explore DeFi Benefits, Risks, and Systemic ‘Fragility’

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2022

Regulators should address DeFi risks with globally consistent regulatory frameworks. Collateral liquidations in DeFi lead to lasting price impacts.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Five Steps to Address E-Comms Risk and Avoid Regulatory Penalties

By Rupal Patel | 22/12/2022

The industry is playing catch up with the impact of working from home and must ensure e-comms risk is managed in a better way, says Rupal Patel at Acin.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada to Seize Russian Assets to Finance Ukraine

By Editors | 22/12/2022

Canada will attempt to seize assets from a company owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and use the proceeds for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Cryptocurrency

Audit Firms Are Exiting Relationships with Crypto Clients

By Mark Johnston | 21/12/2022

Mazars and Armanino have stopped serving clients in the crypto sector. BDO is reconsidering its approach to the sector.

Cryptocurrency

FTX Seeks Court Authorisation to Sell Four Businesses

By Editors | 21/12/2022

Embed, LedgerX, FTX Japan and FTX Europe have maintained segregated customer accounts and have solvent balance sheets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Nature is Integral to Sustainability Reporting – ISSB

By ESG Investor | 20/12/2022

ISSB disclosure rules will reflect the connection between climate and nature, Chair Emmanuel Faber said at COP15 on Finance and Biodiversity Day.