International

Cryptocurrency

VASPs Propose Measures to Improve Regulatory Mechanisms for Crypto

By Editors | 28/11/2022

The proposals include a mechanism to allow VASPs to discover one another, so as to better manage counterparty risk and enhance compliance requirements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Authorities from Ten Countries Take Down Spoofing Website

By Editors | 28/11/2022

Europol says the website offered services that enabled fraudsters to impersonate companies including banks to access sensitive information from victims.

Sustainable Finance

ISDA Identifies Opportunities to Standardise SLD Terms

By Editors | 26/11/2022

ISDA describes sustainability-linked derivatives as typical derivatives transactions with an ESG add-on that affects payment flows.

Trading & Investment

Canada Study Shines Spotlight on How Gamification Influences Investors

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2022

In the study, participants who were rewarded with points for buying and selling stocks made 39% more trades, even though the points had “negligible value.”

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

INTERPOL Operation Sees $129m in Crypto Assets Seized

By Editors | 25/11/2022

Operation Haechi III resulted in the arrest of 975 individuals and allowed investigators to resolve more than 1,600 fraud and scam cases.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA to Simplify Cash Penalties Process Under CSDR

By Editors | 24/11/2022

The amendments simplify the cash penalties process by putting CSDs in charge of collection and distribution, including for CCP-cleared transactions.

Structural Regulation

UK FCA Publishes Consultation on Synthetic USD LIBOR

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2022

The FCA proposes that the 1-, 3- and 6-month USD LIBOR settings will be published under a synthetic methodology until end September 2024.

Payments & Settlements

IMF Shines Spotlight on Benefits of Instant Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2022

The IMF says demand attributes and benefits offered by instant payments may make CBDC less compelling if issued.

Market Abuse

Korea Prosecutors Seize $104m from Terra Co-founder

By Editors | 23/11/2022

Prosecutors seized and froze USD 104.4 million in assets belonging to Daniel Shin, representing profits from the sale of pre-issued LUNA tokens to investors.