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Fintech / Regtech
New Project Nexus Entity to be Established in Singapore
By Editors | 07/11/2024
The new management entity will oversee the live implementation of the Nexus operational model, which involves linking instant payment systems.
AML / KYC
FATF Upgrades South Africa on Three Recommendations
By Editors | 07/11/2024
The FATF said South Africa has made progress in addressing most deficiencies identified in its 2021 mutual evaluation report.
Market Infrastructure
WFE Paper Calls for Risk Sensitive Approach to AI Regulation
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/11/2024
The paper says AI-driven systems in financial markets should be regulated using the same core principles that apply to existing technologies.
Market Infrastructure
FSB to Pivot NBFI Work Towards More Targeted Approach – Report
By Editors | 06/11/2024
Two priority areas that could be brought into greater focus include basis trades used by hedge funds and vulnerabilities in private asset markets.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 05/11/2024
Regulation Asia held its 7th annual Awards ceremony on 4 November 2024. Here we announce the winners in each category.
Sanctions
BIS Announces Decision to Exit mBridge CBDC Project
By Editors | 03/11/2024
Agustín Carstens said BIS is not leaving mBridge because of political considerations but instead because it is “at a level where the partners can carry it on by themselves.”
Sanctions
OFAC Issues New Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Maritime Industry
By Editors | 03/11/2024
The guidance describes five scenarios indicative of sanctions evasion and offers recommendations for maritime sector stakeholders.
Enforcement
Google’s Russia Fines Have Grown to Over $20 Decillion
By Editors | 02/11/2024
A Russian court imposed a daily penalty that had been doubling weekly against Google for blocking the YouTube accounts of Russian broadcasters.
Sanctions
US Targets Almost 400 Entities in Latest Russia Sanctions Package
By Editors | 01/11/2024
The action targets individuals and entities across 17 jurisdictions, including India, China, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the UK.
ESG / Sustainability
TNFD Consults on Roadmap for Improving Quality of Nature Data
By ESG Investor | 31/10/2024
Taskforce proposes next steps for the Nature Data Public Facility at COP16, building use cases on the path to final recommendations in Q4 2025.
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