International

PEPs & Sanctions

FATF Seeking Input on Techniques for Mitigating PF Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2025

The FATF aims to publish a report providing a comprehensive understanding of complex sanctions evasion schemes relevant to proliferation financing.

PEPs & Sanctions

Canada Sanctions Russian Enablers and Paramilitary Organisations

By Editors | 03/03/2025

New sanctions target key Russian allies, including paramilitary organisations, their leaders, and “others involved in helping Russia wage war in Ukraine”.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Establish Taskforce to Address NBFI Leverage – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

New task force will work to ensure national regulators have adequate data to assess financial stability risks from NBFIs such as hedge funds.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Proposes Updates to Financial Inclusion Guidance

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

The FATF is seeking feedback on balancing financial inclusion with AML/CFT compliance, particularly in digital finance transactions.

Anti-Money Laundering

US ‘Gold Visa’ Proposal Appealing to Criminals: Transparency Int’l

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

EU officials have previously warned that golden visa programmes could be used for money laundering, tax evasion and corruption.

Tokenisation

Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Greylist Holds ‘Sting in Tail’ for Asia’s Developing Countries

By Nathan Lynch | 27/02/2025

The FATF’s decision to greylist Nepal and Laos raises questions about whether countries should be punished when they are clearly working on the required AML/CFT improvements.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank to End Two Repo Facilities Used by Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

The central bank aims to promote more prudent liquidity management within banks and reduce their dependence on the regulator.

Clearing & Post-Trade

US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.