International

AML / KYC

FATF Urges Faster Implementation of Travel Rule in Crypto Sector

By Editors | 06/07/2021

Slow implementation of travel rule requirements is acting as a disincentive to VASPs to invest in the necessary technology and compliance infrastructure.

AML / KYC

FATF Examines Collaborative Analytics and the Need for Privacy

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2021

An AML risk information sharing platform in trial operation in China allows FIs to check whether a customer is labelled high risk by other FIs without any customer data being exchanged.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Bodies Partner to Adapt CDM for Repo, Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2021

Implementation of the Common Domain Model for repo and bonds is expected to deliver industry wide efficiency gains, ICMA says.

Market Infrastructure

EU Regulators Urge Participants to Stop Using LIBOR

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/07/2021

Market participants are asked not to wait for the European Commission to exercise its powers to designate a replacement for LIBOR.

AML / KYC

FATF Examines Technology Use in AML/CTF Efforts

By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2021

While the use of innovative AML/CFT technologies can help identify risks and focus compliance efforts, manual review and human input remain “very important”.

Big Picture

Corporate Governance Policy Frameworks Need Strengthening: OECD

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/07/2021

The OECD says significantly fewer companies are using public equity markets, but that strengthening corporate governance policies and frameworks can help.

AML / KYC

Risk Assessments Should Focus on National Priorities: Wolfsberg Group

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2021

Most FIs focus their AML/CTF risk assessments on technical compliance rather than government priorities and effectiveness, the Wolfsberg Group says.

AML / KYC

ECA Warns of Weaknesses in EU’s AML/CFT Regime

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/07/2021

AML/CFT efforts are hindered by institutional fragmentation and poor co-ordination at EU level, among other weaknesses.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Proposes Sustainability-related Rules for Fund Managers

By Editors | 01/07/2021

Recommendations for securities regulators cover asset manager practices, product disclosure, supervision and enforcement, terminology, and investor education.